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20-09-2012 дата публикации

Method for Controlling a Printing Operation

Номер: US20120234192A1
Автор: Holger Schnabel, Stephan Schultze
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A method for controlling a printing operation includes detecting at least one position and/or an extent of a register mark located on a printing material by means of a register mark sensor, and using the detected at least one position and/or the extent of the register mark for register control. The method further includes acquiring at least one item of color information by means of the same register mark sensor during the printing operation, carrying out color monitoring with at least the at least one item of color information, and determining a color deviation with respect to a reference value. Furthermore, the method includes defining a threshold value for the color deviation, and outputting a warning and/or automatically making a change from good to poor products when the threshold value for the color deviation is exceeded.

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Номер записи: 1
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Method for determining setting errors in a sheet-fed printing press

Номер: US20120279410A1
Автор: Stefan Billmaier, Werner Huber
Принадлежит: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG

A method for determining setting errors in a sheet-fed printing press includes recording a geometry of a printed sheet running through the printing press with an imaging system and comparing the recorded geometry with intended geometries for evaluation. An imaging system oriented substantially perpendicular to a sheet surface at least partly registers visible contours of sheet edges and conclusions are drawn, from measured deviations of the sheet edges in relation to intended contours, as to at least one of the following setting errors of the printing press: a faulty sheet transfer because of an incorrect setting of a gripper bar transporting the sheet, a lifting of the sheet off an impression cylinder because of an incorrect setting of blown air for sheet guidance, or an incorrect radius of the impression cylinder, for example because of incorrectly chosen underlays/cylinder covers.

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Номер записи: 2
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Sheet inverter and method for inverting a sheet

Номер: US20130161903A1
Автор: Dimitrios Kostudis, Rolf Spilz, Volker Otto
Принадлежит: Individual

Sheet inverters and methods for inverting sheets are provided that guide longer length receivers through a 180 degree turn while the receivers are being transported along a transport path while reducing the possibility of jams, the extent of sheet stress experienced during inversion and reducing the risk of creating print artifacts.

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Номер записи: 3
04-07-2013 дата публикации

MEDIA TRANSPORT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130170928A1
Автор: Veis Alex
Принадлежит: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

A media transport assembly includes a plurality of pallets arranged to circulate on an endless track through a print zone and a handling zone. In the print zone, the pallets are temporarily grouped together to support and move a print media during printing at a substantially constant velocity. In the handling zone, the pallets are spaced apart from each other as they circulate back to the print zone without supporting any print media. 1. A printing system comprising:a plurality of pallets; a print zone configured to temporarily form a group with some of the pallets in a position immediately adjacent each other and configured to cause the group to support and move a print media, wherein each pallet is smaller than the print media; and', 'a handling zone configured to move the other respective pallets along the track while spaced apart from each other and return the pallets to the print zone., 'an endless track on which the pallets circulate through2. The printing system of claim 1 , wherein the handling zone includes:a load portion configured to receive, prior to the print zone, the print media onto a respective one of the circulating pallets;an unload portion configured to release, after the print zone, the print media off a respective one of the circulating pallets; anda return portion configured to transport the pallets along the track from the unload portion to the load portion.3. The printing system of claim 2 , wherein the handling zone comprises:a first elevator positioned between the return portion and the load portion, and configured to move the pallets, one-by-one, from the return portion vertically upward to the load portion; anda second elevator positioned between the unload portion and the return portion, and configured to move the pallets, one-by-one, from the unload portion vertically downward to the return portion.4. The printing system of claim 1 , comprising:a controller configured to individually control a velocity of each pallet along the track.5. ...

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Номер записи: 4
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Printing press for numbering and varnishing of security documents, including banknotes

Номер: US20130213246A1
Автор: Johannes Georg Schaede, Matthias Gygi
Принадлежит: KBA Notasys SA

There is described a sheet-fed or web-fed printing press for numbering and varnishing of security documents, including banknotes, comprising:—a numbering group ( 02 ) comprising at least one numbering unit ( 21, 22 ) for numbering printed material in the form of individual sheets or successive portions of a continuous web carrying multiple security imprints; and—a varnishing group ( 03; 03 *) located downstream of the numbering group ( 02 ) for applying varnish onto recto and verso sides of the printed material, the varnishing group ( 03; 03 *) comprising at least a first varnishing unit ( 31 ) disposed above a path of the printed material to apply varnish on the recto side of the printed material and at least a second varnishing unit ( 32 ) disposed below the path of the printed material to apply varnish on the verso side of the printed material.

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Номер записи: 5
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Cam positioned to retract a mechanical component

Номер: US20130220220A1
Автор: Avichay Mor-Yosef, Konstantin Kupershtoch, Ofer Ben Bassat
Принадлежит: Hewlett Packard Development Co LP, Hewlett Packard Indigo BV

A cam follower is affixed to a rotary component that is in mechanical communication with a rotary source such that the cam follower travels along a path when the first rotary source is operating. The cam follower is in mechanical communication with a mechanical component such that, when the cam follower is engaged with a retract dwell section of either of a dynamic cam or a static cam, the mechanical component is retracted. The static cam may be positioned to allow the mechanical component to retract for a predetermined portion of the path.

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Номер записи: 6
10-10-2013 дата публикации

REUSABLE PRINTING CARRIER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING AND OPERATING THE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130263751A1
Автор: JONES Bethany, KHORIATY Joseph J.
Принадлежит:

A device for retaining a print medium during printing according to various exemplary embodiments can include a print medium protector pocket having a front sheet, a back sheet, and an opening. The pocket may be adapted to receive therein through the opening a print medium. A plurality of retaining mechanisms may be cut into the back sheet for releasably attaching the print medium and holding the print medium relative to the back sheet during a printing operation. In various embodiments, a device for retaining a print medium during printing can include a reusable carrier assembly and an adhesive retaining mechanism. The adhesive retaining mechanism is temporarily attached to the carrier assembly to temporarily retain the print medium at any position on the carrier assembly during the printing operation. 1. A device for retaining a print medium during printing , the device comprising:a reusable print medium protector pocket having a front sheet, a back sheet, and an opening;the pocket being adapted to receive therein through the opening a print medium; anda plurality of flexible retaining mechanisms cut into the back sheet for releasably attaching the print medium and holding the print medium relative to the back sheet during a printing operation, the plurality of retaining mechanisms configured for temporary placement of the print medium within the pocket, the plurality of retaining mechanisms having an initial rest configuration prior to insertion of the print medium therein, wherein the plurality of retaining mechanisms is configured to resiliently deflect from the rest configuration under tension to a retention configuration during the temporary placement to facilitate maintaining and temporarily retaining the print medium during the printing operation, wherein the plurality of retaining mechanisms resiliently revert to the rest configuration for reuse upon removal of the print medium from the pocket and release of the tension, and the plurality of flexible ...

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Номер записи: 7
24-10-2013 дата публикации

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130276652A1
Автор: Aoki Takanobu, Kamata Mikio, Kondo Hayato, Matsuyama Shinya, MURAKAMI Satoshi, OGAWA Naoki, Suzuki Yasuhiro, Watanabe Soju
Принадлежит: KOMORI CORPORATION

This invention discloses a sheet processing apparatus including a sheet supply device, a first cylinder which includes at least one gripper device, a processing device, a sheet discharge device, and conveyance devices. The conveyance devices include a plurality of gripper devices including at least one reversing gripper device. The conveyance devices also include a second cylinder and reversing swing arm shaft pregripper. The second cylinder grips and conveys one edge of the sheet by one gripper device of the plurality of gripper devices. The reversing swing arm shaft pregripper is supported to be swingable between the first cylinder and the second cylinder, receives by the reversing gripper device the other edge of the sheet conveyed by the second cylinder, and transfers the received other edge of the sheet to the gripper device of the first cylinder by a gripping change. 1. A sheet processing apparatus comprising:a sheet supply device which supplies sheets one by one;a first cylinder which comprises at least one gripper device that grips one edge of the sheet supplied from said sheet supply device, and grips and conveys the sheet by said gripper device;a processing device which processes the sheet conveyed by said first cylinder;a sheet discharge device which discharges the sheet processed by said processing device; andconveyance devices which include a plurality of gripper devices including at least one reversing gripper device that grips and holds the other edge of the sheet, convey the sheet that has undergone a single-sided process and is received from said first cylinder while sequentially transferring the sheet by a gripping change by said plurality of gripper devices, reverse the sheet in the process of conveyance, and supply the sheet onto said first cylinder,said conveyance devices comprisinga second cylinder which grips and conveys one edge of the sheet by one gripper device of said plurality of gripper devices, anda reversing swing arm shaft pregripper ...

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Номер записи: 8
31-10-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRINTING ON A FLEXIBLE BODY

Номер: US20130286123A1
Автор: "Dellaquila Peter P.", "Oneil Sean M.", Olejniczak Gregory B., Piscitello Marc C., Sobaszek Christopher J., Vlcek Graham P., Waszkowiak Steve
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

A printing system includes carriage assemblies, a preparation station, a printing station, and a selection station. The carriage assemblies receive flexible bodies and are coupled to a conveyance assembly that moves the carriage assemblies along a direction of travel. The preparation station receives the flexible bodies from the loading station and manipulates the flexible bodies to at least partially flatten printing surfaces of the flexible bodies. The printing station prints images on the flexible bodies. The selection station examines the images on the flexible bodies and selects one or more of the flexible bodies based on the images. The selection station also individually grips and removes selected flexible bodies from the carriage assemblies and conveys the selected flexible bodies to a first collection location while the other flexible bodies remain on the carriage assemblies and are conveyed to a different, second collection location. 1. A printing system comprising:carriage assemblies configured to receive flexible bodies and coupled to a conveyance assembly that is configured to move the carriage assemblies and the flexible bodies along a direction of travel;a preparation station for receiving the flexible bodies from the loading station and for manipulating the flexible bodies to at least partially flatten printing surfaces of the flexible bodies;a printing station for printing images on the printing surfaces of the flexible bodies that are at least partially flattened; anda selection station for examining the images on the printing surfaces of the flexible bodies and for selecting one or more of the flexible bodies based on the images that are examined, the selection station configured to individually grip and remove the one or more of the flexible bodies that are selected from the carriage assemblies and to convey the one or more of the flexible bodies that are selected to a first collection location while the flexible bodies that remain on the ...

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Номер записи: 9
14-11-2013 дата публикации

Sheet conveyance device

Номер: US20130300057A1
Автор: Hayato Kondo, Naoki Ogawa, Yasuhiro Suzuki
Принадлежит: Komori Corp

A sheet conveyance device including first to third conveyance units, independent driving unit, device driving unit, and control unit. The first conveyance unit includes a first holder that holds one edge of a sheet, and conveys the sheet. The second conveyance unit includes a second holder that holds one edge of the sheet, and conveys the sheet. The third conveyance unit is supported to be swingable between a reception position at which it receives the sheet from the first conveyance unit, and a transfer position at which it transfers the sheet to the second conveyance unit. The third conveyance unit includes a third holder that holds the other edge of the sheet conveyed by the first conveyance unit, and conveys the sheet held by the third holder. The independent driving unit drives the first conveyance unit. The control unit adjusts the speed at which the sheet is conveyed.

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Номер записи: 10
21-11-2013 дата публикации

Sheet reversing device

Номер: US20130307212A1
Автор: Hayato Kondo, Naoki Ogawa
Принадлежит: Komori Corp

A sheet reversing device including a first conveyance unit, second conveyance unit, third conveyance unit, and sheet pressing member. The first conveyance unit includes a first holder, and a support surface that supports the sheet, and conveys the sheet with an edge held by the first holder, and its entire surface supported by the support surface. The second conveyance unit includes second holders, which convey the sheet. The third conveyance unit is supported to be swingable between a reception position at which the third conveyance unit receives the sheet, and a transfer position at which the third conveyance unit transfers the sheet to the second conveyance unit. The third conveyance unit includes a third holder, and conveys the sheet held by the third holder. The sheet pressing member presses the sheet, transferred from the third conveyance unit to the first conveyance unit, against the first conveyance unit support surface.

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Номер записи: 11
19-12-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING AND TRANSPORTING PRINTED PRODUCTS

Номер: US20130337989A1
Автор: Clarke Thomas Bowen
Принадлежит:

An alignment and transport apparatus is provided including an input conveyor transporting and positioning successive sheets in a first plane in a first direction and a twisting apparatus defining a transport path for the successive sheets. The twisting apparatus is configured such that each of the sheets enters the transport path in the first plane and traveling in the first direction with a first side of each of the sheets facing upward and such that each of the sheets exits the transport path in a second plane and traveling in a second direction with a second side of each of the sheets facing upward. A variable data sheet insertion device, a post-press processing apparatus and a method for aligning and transporting printed products are also provided. 1. An alignment and transport apparatus comprising:an input conveyor transporting successive sheets in a first plane in a first direction; anda twisting apparatus defining a transport path for the successive sheets, the twisting apparatus being configured such that each of the sheets enters the transport path in the first plane and traveling in the first direction with a first side of each of the sheets facing upward, and such that each of the sheets exits the transport path in a second plane and traveling in a second direction with a second side of each of the sheets facing upward.2. The alignment and transport apparatus recited in wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.3. The alignment and transport apparatus recited in wherein the first plane is above the second plane such that the twisting apparatus transports the successive sheets downwardly.4. The alignment and transport apparatus recited in wherein the first plane is parallel to horizontal and the second plane is angled with respect to the first plane.5. The alignment and transport apparatus recited in further comprising a folding apparatus aligned along a center plane and positioned downstream of the twisting apparatus claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 12
30-01-2014 дата публикации

SHEET GUIDING DEVICE AND SHEET BRAKE, DIECUTTER AND PRINTING PRESS HAVING THE DEVICE

Номер: US20140026772A1
Автор: KLINGLER SIMON, Mueller Andreas, WOLF BURKHARD
Принадлежит: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG

A device for guiding sheets in a sheet-fed rotary printing press or diecutter includes a sheet-guiding plate with openings and a cover plate disposed parallel thereto and being displaceable by an applied operating pressure. A flexible intermediate layer disposed between the sheet-guiding plate and the cover plate has passages with a cross section which is variable by the operating pressure. A sheet brake, a diecutter and a printing press having the sheet guiding device are also provided. 1. A device for guiding sheets in a sheet-processing machine , the device comprising:a guide plate having blower or suction openings formed therein;a cover plate disposed parallel to said guide plate and having passages formed therein;a flexible intermediate layer disposed between said guide plate and said cover plate and having other passages formed therein; andthrottle nozzles formed by said blower or suction openings in said guide plate, said other passages in said intermediate layer and said passages in said cover plate.2. The device according to claim 1 , which further comprises a pressure chamber configured to supply an operating pressure to said passages in said cover plate.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said cover plate is configured to be movable.4. The device according to claim 2 , wherein said cover plate is configured to be movable by said operating pressure.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said intermediate layer is constructed to be compressible.6. The device according to claim 4 , wherein said intermediate layer is constructed to be compressible by said cover plate.7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said cover layer is immovable and said intermediate layer has control channels formed therein.8. The device according to claim 2 , wherein said cover layer is immovable and said intermediate layer has control channels formed therein.9. The device according to claim 5 , wherein said cover layer is immovable and said intermediate layer has ...

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Номер записи: 13
06-02-2014 дата публикации

PRINT MEDIA GRIPPER ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20140037357A1
Автор: Castelles Raimon, Gutierrez Daniel, Moliner Oriol, Picatoste Ignacio
Принадлежит: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

An example of a gripper arrangement is connected to a drive assembly, and arranged to guide print media along at least a portion of a print media path. 1. Printer , comprisinga drive assembly for transporting print media along a media path for printing, anda gripper arrangement, arranged to grip print media near a leading edge, connected to the drive assembly, for guiding the print media along at least a portion of the media path.2. Printer according to claim 1 , comprising a belt for connecting the gripper arrangement to the drive assembly for moving the gripper arrangement along at least a portion of the media path.3. Printer according to claim 2 , wherein the belt is arranged near both sides of a print zone.4. Printer according to claim 1 , comprising print media transport rollers claim 1 , arranged to transport media along the media path claim 1 , and connected to the drive assembly.5. Printer according to claim 1 , comprising a media output arrangement for receiving printed print media claim 1 , wherein the drive assembly is arranged to deactivate gripper arrangement movement when the print media is received by the media output arrangement.6. Printer according to claim 5 , wherein the drive assembly comprises a drive for print media transport rollers and at least one of a separate drive for the gripper arrangement claim 5 , anda couple assembly for coupling and decoupling the gripper arrangement from the drive for the print media transport rollers.7. Printer according to claim 1 , the gripper arrangement having a height of approximately 2 centimeters or less.8. Printer according to claim 1 , wherein the gripper arrangement is arranged to engage at least a middle portion and a side portion of a leading portion of the print media.9. Printer according to claim 1 , wherein the gripper arrangement is strip shaped.10. Printer according to claim 1 , wherein the gripper arrangement comprises at least one magnetic element for clamping the media between the sheets by ...

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Номер записи: 14
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Anti-marking Jackets Comprised of Fluoropolymer and Methods of Using in Offset Printing

Номер: US20140096694A1
Автор: DeMoore Howard W., Le Joey V.
Принадлежит: PRINTING RESEARCH, INC.

In a printing press having a blanket for transferring a print image to a substrate, a blanket cleaning device. The device comprises a feed cylinder, a continuous tape having an adhesive on one surface initially stored on the feed cylinder, a take-up cylinder configured to take-up consumed continuous tape, and a drive mechanism synchronized to the rotation of a blanket cylinder that rotates the feed cylinder and the take-up cylinder, whereby the continuous tape removes surfactants from the blanket. 1. In a printing press having a blanket for transferring a print image to a substrate , a blanket cleaning device , comprising:a feed cylinder;a continuous tape having an adhesive on one surface initially stored on the feed cylinder;a take-up cylinder configured to take-up consumed continuous tape; anda drive mechanism synchronized to the rotation of a blanket cylinder that rotates the feed cylinder and the take-up cylinder,whereby the continuous tape removes surfactants from the blanket.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the continuous tape removes dried ink from the blanket.3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a water dispenser claim 1 , whereby at least some water is applied to the blanket before the continuous tape contacts the blanket.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein one of the feed cylinder or the take-up cylinder urges the continuous tape into contact with the blanket during a cleaning operation of the device.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the drive mechanism causes the continuous tape to engage the blanket without relative motion.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the drive mechanism causes the continuous tape to engage the blanket with relative motion but in the same direction as the rotation of the blanket cylinder.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive on the continuous tape is an acrylic adhesive.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the continuous tape is substantially as wide as the width of the blanket cylinder.9. The device of claim 8 , ...

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Номер записи: 15
01-01-2015 дата публикации

RECORDING APPARATUS AND TRANSPORT METHOD

Номер: US20150000542A1
Автор: SUZUKI Katsuhito
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A recording apparatus includes: a transport mechanism that transports a recording medium having a lenticular lens in a transport direction; and a guide that includes a convex portion formed along the transport direction and guides the recording medium in the transport direction by allowing the convex portion to come in contact with the lenticular lens. 1. A recording apparatus comprising:a transport mechanism that transports any of a plurality of recording medium of differing sizes, each recording medium of the plurality having a lenticular lens; anda plurality of pressing members that press the recording medium when transported by the transport mechanism, wherein the plurality of pressing members are disposed so as to be separated from each other in an orthogonal direction from a transport direction of the recording medium,wherein the plurality of the pressing members includes a first pressing member; andwhen the transport mechanism transports a first recording medium of the plurality that is a minimum size of recording medium, the first recording medium is pressed by the first pressing member outside of other pressing members of the plurality, andwhen the transport mechanism transports a second recording medium that is a larger size of recording medium than the first recording medium, the second recording medium is pressed by the first pressing member and at least one pressing member of the plurality other than the first pressing member.2. The recording apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein each pressing member has a width in the orthogonal direction, wherein the width of the first pressing member is greater than the width of another pressing member of the plurality.3. The recording apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the plurality of the pressing members includes a second pressing member and a third pressing member;wherein the second pressing member is furthest from the first pressing member in the orthogonal direction than any other pressing member of the ...

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Номер записи: 16
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Assembly and method for creating custom structures from printable blank sheets

Номер: US20170001408A1
Автор: Benjamin Todd Carroll
Принадлежит: Blank Acquisition LLC

A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with a top substrate and a bottom layer, a dry lift adhesive connecting the top substrate to the bottom layer, cut lines in the sheet that extend through the top substrate and the dry lift adhesive but not through the bottom layer, and an object with an intricate shape cut into the top substrate with a periphery of the object defined by the cut lines. The object can be removed from the sheet by separating the object and the bottom layer along the dry lift adhesive.

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Номер записи: 17
03-01-2019 дата публикации

SHEETLIKE COMPOSITE, ESPECIALLY FOR DIMENSIONALLY STABLE CONTAINERS, WITH AN OUTER THERMOPLASTIC SEALING LAYER APPLIED OVER PART OF THE SURFACE

Номер: US20190001726A1
Автор: Schibull Dirk, Wolters Michael
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The invention relates to a sheetlike composite () comprising a first composite region () and a second composite region (); wherein the first composite region () comprises, as mutually superposed layers from an outer surface () of the first composite region () to an inner surface () of the first composite region (): •a) a thermoplastic layer A (), •b) a carrier layer (), •c) a barrier layer (), and •d) an inner polymer layer (); wherein the outer surface () of the first composite region () is a surface of the thermoplastic layer A (); wherein the second composite region () comprises, as mutually superposed layers from an outer surface () of the second composite region () to an inner surface () of the second composite region (): •A) a first thermoplastic layer B (), •B) the carrier layer (); •C) the barrier layer (); and •D) the inner polymer layer (); wherein the outer () surface of the second composite region () is a surface of the first thermoplastic layer B (); wherein the second composite region () does not comprise any part of the thermoplastic layer A (); wherein a layer thickness () of the thermoplastic layer A () in the first composite region () is more than a layer thickness () of the first thermoplastic layer B () in the second composite region (). The invention further relates to a process of printing a sheetlike composite; to a container precursor; to a closed container; to a device for printing; and to use of a polyvinyl acetal. 1. A sheet like composite comprising a first composite region and a second composite region;wherein the first composite region comprises, as mutually superposed layers from an outer surface of the first composite region to an inner surface of the first composite region:a) a thermoplastic layer A,b) a carrier layer,c) a barrier layer, andd) an inner polymer layer;wherein the outer surface of the first composite region is a surface of the thermoplastic layer A;wherein the second composite region comprises, as mutually superposed ...

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Номер записи: 18
09-01-2020 дата публикации

PRINTING PRESS WITH IN-LINE CASTING DEVICE FOR THE REPLICATION AND FORMATION OF A MICRO-OPTICAL STRUCTURE

Номер: US20200009856A1
Автор: BERTHON Aurélie, COMMANDER Lawrence, DIMITRIJEVIC Ana, GODFREY John, KERSTEN Thomas, PALME Martin, STIERMAN Rob, WHITEMAN Robert
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There is described a printing press (****) adapted to carry out printing on a sheet-like or web-like substrate (S), in particular for the production of security documents such as banknotes, comprising a printing unit (****) designed to print a first side (I) and/or a second side (II) of the substrate (S). The printing press (****) further comprises an in-line casting device (***) adapted to apply a layer of material acting as an optical medium on a portion of a first side (I, II) of the substrate (S) and to replicate and form a micro-optical structure (L) in the layer of material acting as optical medium. The printing unit (****) is furthermore adapted to print at least one printed pattern on the first or second side (I, II) of the substrate (S) in register with the micro-optical structure (L), wherein the printing unit (****) comprises at least a first printing group () being adapted to print at least one printed pattern on the second side (II) of the substrate (S) in register with the micro-optical structure (L) and wherein the in-line casting device (***) comprises at least one embossing cylinder (), which embossing cylinder () also is acting as counter-pressure cylinder and cooperates with a printing cylinder () of the at least first printing group () and/or whereas the in-line casting device (***) and the at least a first printing group () being arranged at the Substrate transport path such way, that in-line casting of the micro-optical structure, on one side of the sheets S, and printing of the associated pattern, on the other side of the sheets S, are performed in a same step, without this involving any sheet transfer operation. 127-. (canceled)28. A printing press adapted to carry out printing on a sheet-like substrate , in particular for the production of security documents such as banknotes , comprising a printing unit designed to print a first side and/or a second side of the substrate ,wherein the printing press further comprises an in-line casting ...

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Номер записи: 19
18-01-2018 дата публикации

SHEET-PROCESSING MACHINE HAVING A SHEET-GUIDING DRUM, GRIPPER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A GRIPPER SYSTEM

Номер: US20180015715A1
Автор: Becker Uwe, HALBACH Lutz, PETER Gunter, Schumann Frank, SEEFELD Jorg, ZIEGENBALG Christian
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A sheet-guiding drum in a sheet-processing machine, comprises a gripper system, a gripper shaft, and a gripper tube. A method for producing a gripper system is also disclosed. The sheet-guiding drum further improves the sheet transport process, in particular the turning process, in sheet-processing machines. The problem addressed by the invention is in particular the provision of a low-wear rolling-element bearing that preferably eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages and, in particular, meets all further boundary conditions. This problem is solved in that the gripper tube is assembled from tube segments. 150.-. (canceled)5231. The sheet-processing machine according to claim 51 , characterized in that the gripper tube is mounted at least at one connecting point of the tube segments ().53. The sheet-processing machine according to claim 51 , characterized in that the gripper tube is supported at both axial ends claim 51 , in each case by a bearing point that engages on the lateral surface of the gripper tube.543434. The sheet-processing machine according to claim 51 , characterized in that the gripper tube surrounds the gripper shaft () across the entire width of a sheet-bearing surface and/or a drive element for the gripper tube and/or the gripper shaft () is mounted outside of a sheet-bearing surface.553430. The sheet-processing machine according to claim 51 , characterized in that a drive pinion for the gripper tube and/or the gripper shaft () is mounted at each end in relation to the drum body claim 51 , on bearing supports ().56323433. The sheet-processing machine according to claim 51 , characterized in that rigid gripper tongues () that protrude through recesses in the gripper tube are allocated to the gripper shaft () claim 51 , and the gripper tube supports spring-mounted gripper strikes ().5736353434363436. The sheet-processing machine according to claim 51 , characterized in that one slotted needle roller and cage assembly () is allocated to one ...

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Номер записи: 20
17-04-2014 дата публикации

WEB INSERTION DEVICE FOR A FLAT-BED DIE-CUTTING MACHINE, MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR PACKAGES AND METHOD FOR FEEDING A WEB OF PRINTING MATERIAL

Номер: US20140102321A1
Автор: HANAUER TOBIAS, SCHADL HANS
Принадлежит: GALLUS STANZ- UND DRUCKMASCHINEN GMBH

A device for inserting a web of printing material into a flat-bed die-cutting and/or embossing machine includes a compensator for converting a continuous movement of the web of printing material into an iterative movement of the web of printing material. A clamping unit clamps the web of printing material, a cutting unit carries out a cross cut through the web of printing material, and an inserting unit transports the web of printing material into the flat-bed die-cutting and/or embossing machine. The device advantageously allows the web of printing material to be automatically clamped, cut and fed to the flat-bed die-cutting and/or embossing machine. As a result, no further stopping of an upstream printing press is required and the amount of waste is reduced. A manufacturing system for producing packages and a method for feeding a web of printing material are also provided. 1. A device for inserting a web of printing material , including paper or board , into a flat-bed machine for at least one of die-cutting or embossing , the device comprising:a compensator configured to convert a continuous movement of the web of printing material into an iterative movement;a clamping unit configured to clamp the web of printing material;a cutting unit configured to carry out a cross cut through the web of printing material, creating a cross cut edge; andan inserting unit configured to transport the web of printing material, cross cut edge first, into the flat-bed machine for at least one of die-cutting or embossing.2. The inserting device according to claim 1 , wherein said inserting unit includes a gripper unit configured to grip the web of printing material claim 1 , at least one guide path and a drive associated with said gripper unit claim 1 , said gripper unit configured to be displaced along said at least one guide path and moved by said drive.3. The inserting device according to claim 2 , wherein said clamping unit and said gripper unit are constructed as one subassembly ...

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Номер записи: 21
28-01-2016 дата публикации

ROLLER MEMBER, SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20160026141A1
Автор: Muramatsu Motoyasu, TSUDA SATOSHI
Принадлежит:

A roller member includes an endless belt elastically deformable and configured to convey a sheet and a holding unit holding the endless belt. The holding unit includes a first holding portion being in contact with an inner circumferential surface of the endless belt, a second holding portion being in contact with an outer circumferential surface of the endless belt and movable with respect to the first holding portion, and an engage portion engaging with an engaged portion. The second holding portion is moved with respect to the first holding portion by resilient force of the endless belt in a state in which the second holding portion is in contact with the outer circumferential surface of the endless belt in response to a disengagement of the engage portion from the engaged portion. 1. A roller member , comprising:an endless belt elastically deformable, the endless belt configured to convey a sheet; and a first holding portion being in contact with an inner circumferential surface of the endless belt;', 'a second holding portion being in contact with an outer circumferential surface of the endless belt and movable with respect to the first holding portion; and', 'an engage portion engaging with an engaged portion;, 'a holding unit holding the endless belt, the holding unit includingwherein the second holding portion is moved with respect to the first holding portion, in response to a disengagement of the engage portion from the engaged portion, by resilient force of the endless belt in a state in which the second holding portion is in contact with the outer surface of the endless belt.2. The roller member according to claim 1 , wherein the second holding portion is attached to the first holding portion after wrapping the endless belt around the first holding portion.3. The roller member according to claim 1 , wherein a part of the first holding portion overlaps with a part of the second holding portion viewing from the rotation axial line direction of the endless ...

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Номер записи: 22
02-02-2017 дата публикации

WEB TRANSPORT SYSTEM INCLUDING SCAVENGER BLADE

Номер: US20170028706A1
Автор: Bettin Robert R., Hill Kelvin P., Shifley James Douglas, Wainwright Gary P., Young Timothy John
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A web transport system for transporting a web of media along a web-transport path including a fluid bar for guiding the web of media, and a scavenger blade positioned downstream of the fluid bar. A liquid is pumped through holes in an exterior bearing surface of the fluid bar, thereby pushing the web of media away from the fluid bar. The scavenger bar includes a blade edge facing the first surface of the web of media, the blade edge being spaced apart from the first surface of the web of media by a gap distance. The scavenger blade removes at least some liquid from the first surface of the web of media as it passes by the scavenger blade, thereby reducing the amount of liquid that is carried along to portions of the web-transport path that are downstream of the scavenger blade. 1. A web transport system for transporting a web of media along a web-transport path , comprising:a fluid bar disposed along the web-transport path, the web of media being guided as it passes the fluid bar with a first surface of the web of media facing an exterior bearing surface of the fluid bar, wherein a liquid is pumped through holes in the bearing surface of the fluid bar and into a region between the first surface of the web of media and the bearing surface of the fluid bar, thereby pushing the web of media away from the fluid bar, and wherein the fluid bar is not submerged in a liquid; anda scavenger blade disposed along the web-transport path downstream of the fluid bar, the scavenger blade spanning the web of media in a cross-track direction and including a blade edge facing the first surface of the web of media, the blade edge being spaced apart from the first surface of the web of media by a gap distance, wherein the scavenger blade removes at least some liquid from the first surface of the web of media as it passes by the scavenger blade, thereby reducing the amount of liquid that is carried along to portions of the web-transport path that are downstream of the scavenger blade.2. ...

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Номер записи: 23
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Screen printer, and method of cleaning a stencil of a screen printer

Номер: US20150033966A1
Автор: Ka Shing Kwan, Kun Quan FAN, See Yap Ong
Принадлежит: ASM TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE PTE LTD

An SMT screen printer 100 is disclosed herein. In a described embodiment, the screen printer 100 comprises: i) a stencil 110 with a plurality of apertures; ii) a paste dispenser arranged to dispense a paste material through the plurality of apertures of the stencil to form a print pattern of the stencil to form a print pattern of the paste material on an electronic device; iii) an image capturing device in the form of a fiducial camera 176 arranged to capture at least one image of the plurality of apertures 114 of the stencil 110; iv) a processor 180 arranged to select which of the apertures 114 require cleaning based on the at least one captured image; and v) a cleaning device 138 arranged to clean the selected apertures 114. A method of cleaning a stencil 110 of an SMT screen printer 100 is also disclosed

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Номер записи: 24
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SHEET GRIPPING MECHANISM AND PRINTER

Номер: US20180056644A1
Автор: Sanada Tsuyoshi, THAM Jun Yan
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A sheet gripping mechanism includes a first sheet guide including a guide surface facing a sheet conveyance path along which a sheet is to be conveyed and a second sheet guide which faces the first sheet guide across the sheet conveyance path. The second sheet guide includes a protuberance extending toward the first sheet guide, to locations beyond the guide surface formed by the first sheet guide. When a sheet is located between the first sheet guide and the protuberance of the second sheet guide, the protuberance extends at least a portion of the sheet toward the first sheet guide to bring a part of a surface of the sheet into contact with the first sheet guide. 1. A sheet gripping mechanism comprising:a first sheet guide comprising a guide surface facing sheet conveyance path along which a sheet is to be conveyed; anda second sheet guide which faces the first sheet guide across the sheet conveyance path,wherein the second sheet guide includes a protuberance extending toward the first sheet guide to a location beyond the guide surface formed by the first sheet guide, whereby, when a sheet is located between the first sheet guide and the protuberance of the second sheet guide, the protuberance extends at least a portion of the sheet toward the first sheet guide to bring a part of a surface of the sheet into contact with the first sheet guide.2. The sheet gripping mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the portion of the protuberance which contacts the sheet has a curved surface.3. The sheet gripping mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the guide surface of the first sheet guide includes an opening extending thereinto claim 1 , the opening having at least one edge; anda portion of the protuberance extends inwardly of the opening in the guide surface of the first sheet guide, whereinwhen a sheet is located between the first sheet guide and the protuberance of the second sheet guide, the sheet contacts the edge of the opening.4. The sheet gripping mechanism ...

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Номер записи: 25
20-02-2020 дата публикации

MACHINE ARRANGEMENT WITH PRINTING UNIT FOR THE SEQUENTIAL PROCESSING OF SHEET-TYPE SUBSTRATES

Номер: US20200055307A1
Автор: Becker Uwe, Koch Michael, KÖHLER Ulrich, REINSCH Carsten, Schumann Frank, ZIEGENBALG Christian
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A machine arrangement sequentially processes sheet-like substrates with multiple different processing stations each having a substrate-guiding unit and a substrate-processing unit. At least one of the processing stations has, as a substrate-processing unit, at least one non-impact printing device which prints on the substrate. The processing station with the at least one non-impact printing device has a printing cylinder. Each non-impact printing device is arranged at the circumference of the printing cylinder. The printing cylinder is triple-sized or quadruple-sized. A double-sized or a triple-sized transfer drum, or a corresponding feed cylinder, is arranged directly upstream of this printing cylinder. Alternatively, a double-sized or a triple-sized transfer drum, or a corresponding transfer cylinder, is arranged directly downstream of this printing cylinder. 1010203040607080911120102030406070809111224260102030406070809111226063706372238063722382238434322384444. A machine arrangement for the sequential processing of sheet-type substrates having multiple different processing stations (; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ) , wherein multiple processing stations (; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ) each have a substrate guiding unit () and a substrate processing unit () , wherein at least one of the processing stations (; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ) has , as a substrate processing unit () , at least one non-impact printing unit (; ) for printing each of the substrates , wherein the relevant processing station that has the at least one non-impact printing unit (; ) has a printing cylinder (; ) , wherein the respective non-impact printing unit (; ) is arranged on the periphery of the printing cylinder (; ) in each case , wherein the respective printing cylinder (; ) in each case is configured as triple-sized or quadruple-sized , wherein a double-sized or triple-sized transfer drum () or a corresponding feed cylinder () is located immediately upstream of the respective printing cylinder (; ) in each case , and/or ...

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Номер записи: 26
09-03-2017 дата публикации

PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20170066232A1
Автор: Cofler Adrian, Cofler Marian, Feinschmidt Avi, LEVI Yaakov, Litvinov Alexander, RAZ Itay
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A printing system is provided for printing on an object having a curved surface. The printing system comprises: a support assembly for supporting an object having the curved surface to be printed on, said support assembly comprising a gripper configured for holding the object thereon at a predetermined working distance between the curved surface of the object and a printing head unit, said gripper being configured and operable for varying its cross-sectional dimension so as to maintain said working distance for the objects of different dimensions. 1. A printing system for printing on a curved surface , the printing system comprising: a gripper configured for holding the object thereon at a predetermined working distance between the curved surface of the object;', 'wherein said gripper is configured and operable for varying a cross-sectional dimension thereof so as to maintain said working distance for the objects of different dimensions; and', 'a printing head unit., 'a support assembly for supporting an object having the curved surface to be printed on, said support assembly including2. The printing system of claim 1 , wherein said gripper is configured for radial expansion and retraction while maintaining a circular shape thereof claim 1 , thereby preventing deformation of the object being held.3. The printing system of claim 2 , further comprising one or more sensors configured for stopping the radial expansion and retraction once sufficient contact is established with the inner surface of the object.4. The printing system of wherein the gripper is made of a cylindrical hollow element having at least one opening claim 1 , the gripper including at least one contact pad claim 1 , said at least one contact pad being mounted for radial movement in said at least one opening for protruding outwardly therethrough for contacting and holding the object placed over said gripper.5. The printing system of claim 4 , further comprising an actuator assembly mounted for axial ...

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Номер записи: 27
29-05-2014 дата публикации

PRINTER

Номер: US20140147186A1
Автор: Hokazono Takamine, Jo Hidenori, Nagashima Yuki, Seo Keiji, Uchino Kumiko
Принадлежит: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

This disclosure discloses a printer comprising a roll storage part, a feeder, a printing head, a plurality of support rollers, and at least one guide member. The roll storage part rotatably stores a roll that winds a print-receiving tape around a predetermined axis. The feeder pulls out and feeds the print-receiving tape. The printing head performs desired printing on the print-receiving tape. The plurality of support rollers contact an outer peripheral surface of the roll and rotatably support the roll. The at least one guide member is provided to the roll storage part in an advanceable and retreatable manner and guides the print-receiving tape by contacting an end surface of the roll. The guide member comprises a plurality of through-holes configured to guide advancing and retreating of the guide member. Plurality of support rollers are respectively inserted along the width direction thorough the through-holes. 1. A printer comprising:a roll storage part configured to rotatably store a roll that winds a print-receiving tape around a predetermined axis;a feeder configured to pull out and feed said print-receiving tape from said roll;a printing head configured to perform desired printing on said print-receiving tape fed by said feeder;a plurality of support rollers provided inside said roll storage part so that a rotation axis is parallel with a width direction of said roll and configured to contact an outer peripheral surface of said roll and be driven to rotate so as to rotatably support said roll when said print-receiving tape is pulled out from said roll by a feeding of said feeder; andat least one guide member provided to said roll storage part in an advanceable and retreatable manner along said width direction and configured to guide said print-receiving tape fed out from said roll in said width direction by contacting an end surface of said roll in said width direction,said guide member comprising a plurality of through-holes through which said plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 28
07-03-2019 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR OVERLAPPING SHEETS

Номер: US20190070846A1
Автор: Koch Michael, REINSCH Carsten
Принадлежит: Koenig & Bauer AG

A device for overlapping sheets includes at least one blower box and a supply table. Multiple sheets are guided into a region of the blower box consecutively, in the same transport direction, and are arranged at a distance from one another on the supply table. A blower nozzle is arranged in the blower box, on the side thereof facing the supply table. A blowing direction of the blower nozzle is oriented and parallel to the supply table and against the transport direction of the sheets. The supply table is arranged below the blower box and multiple blower nozzles are arranged in the blower box, one after the other, in the transport direction of the sheets, on the side thereof facing the supply table. A respective blowing direction of the blower nozzles is oriented in parallel to the supply table, and against the transport direction of the sheets. 115-. (canceled)1651133134511341331361371331341341331361371345113313413613751136137134511341331341425113413314314351. A device for overlapping sheets () , comprising at least one blower module () and one infeed table () , wherein a plurality of sheets () are guided in succession and spaced from one another on the infeed table () , in the same direction of transport (T) , into the region of the blower module () , wherein a blower nozzle (; ) is arranged in the blower module () , on the side thereof facing the infeed table () , wherein the infeed table () is positioned beneath the blower module () , characterized in that the blowing direction of the blower nozzle (; ) is oriented parallel to the infeed table () and opposite the transport direction (T) of the sheets () , wherein in the blower module () , on the side thereof that faces the infeed table () , a plurality of blower nozzles (; ) are arranged one behind the other in the transport direction (T) of the sheets () , wherein the blowing direction of each of the blower nozzles (; ) is oriented parallel to the infeed table () , opposite the transport direction (T) of the ...

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Номер записи: 29
07-04-2016 дата публикации

PRINT SHEET BRAKE

Номер: US20160096358A1
Автор: Duss Hanspeter, SUTER Daniel, TROXLER Christian
Принадлежит: Mueller Martini Holding AG

A device for braking and positioning a print sheet in a processing machine, wherein, along a feeding direction for the print sheet, at least one mechanism exerts a braking force onto the print sheet, to position the print sheet in connection with an operation of a downstream-arranged processing station. The device includes at least a first mechanism operative to release pneumatic, braking-force triggering pulses that act upon the print sheet. At least a second mechanism is operative to generate at last one frictional force that acts upon the print sheet, wherein with aid of at least one of the first mechanism and the second mechanism, intermittent, uniform or oscillating braking forces are generated that act upon the print sheet. A control unit controls the braking forces based on at least one of changeable control profiles resulting from queried operating parameters and stored control profiles. 1. A device for braking and positioning a print sheet in a processing machine , wherein , along a feeding direction for the print sheet , at least one mechanism exerts a braking force onto the print sheet , to position the print sheet in connection with an operation of a downstream-arranged processing station , the device comprising:at least a first mechanism operative to release pneumatic, braking-force triggering pulses that act upon the print sheet;at least a second mechanism operative to generate at last one frictional force that acts upon the print sheet, wherein with aid of at least one of the first mechanism and the second mechanism, intermittent, uniform or oscillating braking forces are generated that act upon the print sheet; anda control unit that controls the braking forces based on at least one of changeable control profiles resulting from queried operating parameters and stored control profiles.2. The device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the intermittent claim 1 , uniform claim 1 , or oscillating braking forces are transmitted to the print sheet ...

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Номер записи: 30
07-04-2016 дата публикации

TRANSVERSE SHEET WITHDRAWAL BRAKE

Номер: US20160096359A1
Автор: Duss Hanspeter, TROXLER Christian
Принадлежит: Mueller Martini Holding AG

A method for operating a device that applies a force to a print sheet during a folding operation, wherein the print sheet is in a specified starting position prior to the folding operation. Braking-force triggering pulses are directed toward the print sheet to counter the acceleration of the print sheet in the starting phase of the folding operation and/or to counter fluttering movements that occur during the intake of the print sheet. The pulses exert an intermittent, uniform or oscillating force onto at least a section of the print sheet. The pulses are controlled by a control unit which operates based on control profiles resulting from queried operating parameters and/or based on stored control profiles. 1. A method for operating a device which makes available a braking force acting upon a print sheet during a folding operation , wherein the print sheet is in a specified position before reaching the folding operation , comprising:directing braking-force triggering pulses, that are triggered by a transverse sheet brake arranged across a width of the print sheet, toward the print sheet to counter at least one of acceleration of the print sheet that occurs during a starting phase of the folding operation and fluttering movements that form during the intake of the print sheet to the folding operation, wherein the pulses are triggered to act intermittently, uniformly or oscillatingly on at least a section of the print sheet; andcontrolling the braking-force triggering pulses by a control unit operated with at least one of changeable control profiles resulting from queried operating parameters and stored control profiles.2. A method for operating a device that makes available a braking force acting upon a print sheet during a folding operation , wherein ahead of the folding operation the print sheet is in a specified position , the method comprising:generating braking-force triggering pulses by a transverse sheet brake arranged across a width of the print sheet in a ...

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Номер записи: 31
12-05-2022 дата публикации

Processing machine for processing sheets, and method for processing sheets

Номер: US20220143968A1
Автор: ANDREAS Bernard, Rudolf Geldhauser, Thomas Schneider, Torsten Muller
Принадлежит: Koenig and Bauer AG

A processing machine for processing sheets comprises at least one application unit and at least one sheet sensor associated with that application unit. The at least one sheet sensor is arranged upstream of the associated application unit, along a transport path for sheets. The at least one sheet sensor is configured to detect the arrival time of sheets as the position of the sheet sensor. The at least one application unit, in each case, comprises at least one printing couple having a forme cylinder and an individual drive which is associated to that forme cylinder. The at least one sheet sensor is configured to control the position or the rotational speed of the forme cylinder in one of a closed loop or an open loop. The invention also relates to a method for processing sheets.

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Номер записи: 32
12-05-2022 дата публикации

SUBSTRATE HANDLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A ROBOT CELL AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

Номер: US20220144567A1
Автор: SCHUBERT Julian
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A substrate handling system including an infeed system for feeding stacked substrates and including a processing machine for processing stacked substrates, and in particular a printing press for printing stacked substrates. A robot cell is provided between the infeed system and the processing machine. The robot cell comprises one or two gripper systems, each for handling a plurality of substrates. The robot cell is configured in such a way, that selectively differently stacked substrates, which are feedable by the infeed system, can be handled. 150-. (canceled)51211321. A substrate handling system , comprising an infeed system () for feeding stacked substrates and comprising a processing machine () for processing stacked substrates , in particular a printing press () for printing stacked substrates , a robot cell () being provided between the infeed system () and the processing machine () , and{'b': 3', '3', '2, 'the robot cell () comprising one or two gripper systems (.), each for handling a plurality of substrates,'}characterized in that{'b': 3', '2', '2', '4', '2', '3', '6', '7', '3', '3', '1', '4, 'the robot cell () is configured in such a way that selectively differently stacked substrates feedable by the infeed system () can be handled, the infeed system () feeding substrate piles () made of substrates present in containers (.) and/or made of substrates separated by stacking aids (, ), and the robot cell () comprising a dual-arm robot (.), which grips a partial pile of the substrate pile ().'}5224421331. The substrate handling system according to claim 51 , wherein the infeed system () feeds substrates pile () made of substrates that are stacked without being separated and/or stages a substrate pile () in a defined space (.) with respect to the robot cell ( claim 51 , .).53832481. The substrate handling system according to claim 51 , wherein a deposition table () is provided claim 51 , onto which the gripped partial piles can be deposited by one or two gripper ...

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Номер записи: 33
26-03-2020 дата публикации

Coated, Grooved Roll for Converting Line

Номер: US20200095082A1
Автор: JR. Charles E., Schomber
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A coated grooved roll is adapted for use on a web feed press of a converting processing line. The outer diameter surface has a coating adapted to repel adhesive and ink. In one aspect the roll is an idler roll. The outer diameter surface has a region with a plurality of circumferential grooves and adjacent lands each with an arcuate shape with a radius of between about 0.003 inches and about 0.007 inches after coating. In another aspect, the roll is a stripping roll with at least one flute adapted and configured to receive a contact assistance ring. On the outer diameter surface, the flat adjacent the flute has a plurality of circumferential grooves and adjacent lands each with an arcuate shape with a radius of between about 0.003 inches and about 0.007 inches after coating. 1. A roll for a web fed press of a converting processing line , the roll comprising a cylindrical body having an outer diameter surface adapted and configured to bear against a web directed through the converting processing line , the outer diameter surface having a coating adapted and configured to repel adhesive and ink , the outer diameter surface having region with a plurality of circumferential grooves and adjacent circumferential lands , the circumferential grooves having an arcuate shape with a radius of between about 0.003 inches and about 0.007 inches after coating , the circumferential lands having an arcuate shape with a radius of between about 0.003 inches and about 0.007 inches after coating.2. The roll of wherein the coating is polymer based.3. The roll of wherein the region extends from adjacent one axial end of the cylindrical body to adjacent an opposite axial end of the cylindrical body.4. The roll of wherein a length of a groove in the plurality of grooves is between about 0.005 inches and about 0.010 inches after coating.5. The roll of wherein a length of a land in the plurality of lands is between about 0.005 inches and about 0.010 inches after coating.6. The roll of wherein ...

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Номер записи: 34
10-07-2014 дата публикации

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PRINTING MATERIAL WEBS

Номер: US20140190362A1
Автор: Weidmann Bjoern
Принадлежит: Windmoeller & Hoelscher KG

The invention describes a machine for printing material webs (), which comprises a station () for monitoring the printed material web (), 14. A machine for printing material webs () ,{'b': 1', '11', '41', '4, 'which comprises a station (, , ) for monitoring the printed material web (),'}{'b': 1', '11', '41', '4', '3', '1', '3', '4', '2', '12', '4', '2', '12', '4', '3', '13, 'with the station (, , ) for monitoring the material web () comprising a sensor (, .) for monitoring the web () and at least one counter support (, ) for guiding the web (), with at least one counter support (, ) being located on the side of the web () facing away from the sensor (, ),'}characterized in thatdevices are provided with which a pressure difference can be generated and which are installed such that a force results acting upon the web in the direction towards the counter support,{'b': 6', '7', '6', '4', '2', '12', '7', '4', '2', '12, 'comprising a first device, arranged at the side of the web facing the sensor, which generates a pressure, with this device comprising pressurized air jets (, ), with a first pressurized air jet () acting upon the web () upstream from the counter support (, ) and a second pressurized air jet () acting upon the web () downstream from the counter support (, ),'}{'b': '53', 'and/or a second device, arranged at the side of the web facing away from the sensor, which generates a vacuum, with this second device comprising jets () from which air flows can'}{'b': 4', '53', '2', '12', '4, 'be guided out, pressurized and aligned perpendicular to the travel direction (z) of the web (), with the jets () being arranged upstream and downstream from the counter support (, ) in the travel direction of the web ().'}2. A machine according to claim 1 ,characterized in that{'b': 1', '11', '41', '6', '7', '4', '4', '3', '13, 'the first device represents an equipment for providing blow air, which in the area of the station (, , ) shows jets (, ) extruding blow air for monitoring ...

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Номер записи: 35
05-05-2016 дата публикации

MACHINE FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL SCREEN-PRINTED ARTICLES

Номер: US20160121599A1
Автор: Bauer Jörg
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a machine for producing three-dimensional screen-printed articles, comprising a press bed with a printing screen, by means of which at least one printing object can be printed multiple times, wherein after each completed printing, the height can be increased by the application thickness of the previous printing. 1. System for the production of three-dimensional screen-printed articles , comprising a press bed with a printing screen , by means of which at least one printing object is multiply printable , wherein after each printing the value of the screen lift-off can be increased by the application thickness of the previous printing.2. System for the production of three-dimensional screen-printed articles according to the preceding claim , characterized in that a press bed comprises a plate having a number of printing objects.3. System for the production of three-dimensional screen-printed articles according to any one of the preceding claims , characterized in that the plate with the printing objects can be transported to a curing system.4. System for the production of three-dimensional screen-printed articles according to the preceding claim , characterized in that the system has at least two curing systems from which the press bed with plates can be loaded with printing objects.5. System for the production of three-dimensional screen-printed articles according to any one of to , characterized in that the plate comprises a plurality of positioning marks.6. System for the production of three-dimensional screen-printed articles according to the preceding claim , characterized in that at least one positioning mark is assigned to each printing object.7. System for the production of three-dimensional screen-printed articles of any one of the preceding claims , characterized in that after each performed printing of an object layer , the initial value of the screen lift-off with reference to the zero position of the press bed can be increased by ...

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Номер записи: 36
04-05-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A SUBSTRATE ON A SUPPORT BODY

Номер: US20170120574A1
Автор: NIJKAMP Aart
Принадлежит: Océ Holding B.V.

An apparatus is provided for processing a substrate on a support body. The apparatus comprises the support body, at least one registration member, a carriage unit and a controller. The support body is arranged for supporting the substrate. The at least one registration member is adapted for registering the substrate on the support body by engaging the substrate in contact to the at least one registration member, when the at least one registration member is arranged into a registering state. The carriage unit is movably arranged relative to the support body for processing the substrate. The control unit is arranged for executing the steps of: a) selecting a position of the substrate on the support body; b) selecting a first registering position on the support body of a first registration member for registering the substrate at the selected position on the support body in the registering state, when engaging the substrate in contact with the first registration member being arranged in the first registering position; and c) moving the carriage unit relative to the support body to a processing position for processing the substrate, when the substrate is registered at the selected position on the support body by engaging the substrate in contact with the first registration member, which is arranged in the registering state in the first registering position. 1. An apparatus for processing a substrate on a support body , the apparatus comprising the support body , at least one registration member , a carriage unit and a control unit; the support body being arranged for supporting the substrate; the at least one registration member being adapted for registering the substrate on the support body by engaging the substrate in contact to the at least one registration member , when the at least one registration member is arranged into a registering state; the carriage unit being movably arranged relative to the support body for processing the substrate; wherein the control unit ...

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Номер записи: 37
25-04-2019 дата публикации

SMART MEDIA HANGER WITH MEDIA WIDTH DETECTION

Номер: US20190118528A1
Автор: "dArmancourt Sébastien Michel Marie Joseph", Lim Boon Kheng, Wong Chin Young, Yap Yaw Horng
Принадлежит:

The present invention embraces a method and apparatus for providing feedback to a user on the status of media or ribbon of a printer. The feedback may be provided by incorporating a feedback mechanism in a hanger of a printer. The printer may be a thermal printer, but may be another type of printer. The feedback mechanism of the printer may be designed to work with one or more sensors to provide a feedback loop so that without an input from a user, the printer is able to detect the presence/absence of media or ribbon, as well as determine the width of the loaded media or ribbon. In another embodiment, the feedback mechanism is able to determine the weight of the roll of media or ribbon and hence determine the quantity of media or ribbon available on the hanger. 1. A printer comprising:a housing;a hanger having a top surface and an edge adjacent the housing;a plurality of moveable buttons located on the top surface of the hangera plurality of pressure sensors, located underneath the plurality of moveable buttons, wherein, each of the plurality of pressure sensors is paired with a corresponding one of the plurality of moveable buttons, wherein, a roll of media or ribbon loaded on the hanger applies pressure on at least one of the plurality of moveable buttons, thereby registering a pressure on at least one corresponding pressure sensor;a pivot bar located at one end of the hanger; anda load force sensor supported by the housing and positioned adjacent to an edge of the hanger, wherein, when the roll of media or ribbon is loaded onto the hanger, the edge of the hanger presses against the load force sensor,wherein, the plurality of pressure sensors and the load force sensor provide feedback to a processor of the printer to determine a status of the roll of media or ribbon including at least one of a presence of the roll of media or ribbon, a width of the roll of the media or ribbon, and a quantity of media or ribbon available in the roll of media or ribbon.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 38
25-04-2019 дата публикации

SMART MEDIA HANGER WITH MEDIA WIDTH DETECTION

Номер: US20190118529A1
Автор: "dArmancourt Sébastien Michel Marie Joseph", Lim Boon Kheng, Wong Chin Young, Yap Yaw Horng
Принадлежит:

The present invention embraces a method and apparatus for providing feedback to a user on the status of media or ribbon of a printer. The feedback may be provided by incorporating a feedback mechanism in a hanger of a printer. The printer may be a thermal printer, but may be another type of printer. The feedback mechanism of the printer may be designed to work with one or more sensors to provide a feedback loop so that without an input from a user, the printer is able to detect the presence/absence of media or ribbon, as well as determine the width of the loaded media or ribbon. In another embodiment, the feedback mechanism is able to determine the weight of the roll of media or ribbon and hence determine the quantity of media or ribbon available on the hanger. 1. A printer comprising:a housing;a hanger having a top surface and open portion below the top surface;a plurality of moveable buttons located on a top of the hanger;a plurality of flaps located below the top surface of the hanger, wherein each of the plurality of flaps is associated with a corresponding one of the plurality of moveable buttons;each of the plurality of flaps being in an open state or a closed state based on a position of a roll of media or ribbon loaded on the hanger;one or more sensors that determine a state of at least one of the plurality of flaps and output at least one signal corresponding to the state; anda processor for processing the at least one output signal to determine at least one of a presence of the roll of media or ribbon loaded on the hanger and a width of the roll of media or ribbon loaded on the hanger.2. The printer as in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the one or more sensors comprise a reflective sensor.3. The printer as in claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , the reflective sensor transmits a first light signal through the open portion of the hanger claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , the first light signal reflects off a first flap in the open state causing a generation of a second light ...

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Номер записи: 39
21-05-2015 дата публикации

RECORDING APPARATUS

Номер: US20150138291A1
Автор: Zhang Junhua
Принадлежит:

By providing a rotating body which supports three-dimensional recording media on a support surface in a direction which intersects with a gravity direction and which has a rotating shaft in the direction which intersects with the support surface, and a recording head which carries out recording onto recording media by discharging ink in a direction which intersects with the rotating shaft, recording is carried out with high quality with respect to the recording media while firmly supporting the three-dimensional recording media. 1. A recording apparatus comprising:a rotating body which supports a three-dimensional recording medium on a support surface in a direction which intersects with a gravity direction and has a rotating shaft in a direction which intersects with the support surface; anda recording head which carries out recording onto the recording medium by discharging ink in a direction which intersects with the rotating shaft.2. The recording apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the recording media are containers which are able to change shape.3. The recording apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the rotating body is able to support a plurality of the recording media on the support surface.4. The recording apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of the rotating bodies,wherein the recording head is common to the plurality of rotating bodies.5. The recording apparatus according to claim 4 ,wherein a plurality of the recording heads are provided, andthe recording media which are supported on each of the rotating bodies and each of the recording heads are able to oppose each other.6. The recording apparatus according to claim 5 , further comprising:a rotation support section which supports the plurality of recording heads,wherein, by rotating the rotation support section, it is possible to change a combination of the rotating body on which the recording media are supported and the recording head.7. The recording apparatus according ...

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Номер записи: 40
23-04-2020 дата публикации

Machine arrangement and method for sequential processing of sheet-type substrates

Номер: US20200122453A1
Автор: Carsten Reinsch, Christian Ziegenbalg, Frank Schumann, Michael Koch, Ulrich Köhler, Uwe Becker
Принадлежит: Koenig and Bauer AG

A machine arrangement, that sequentially processes sheet-type substrates, includes a plurality of different processing stations, one of which includes a non-impact printing device that prints the substrates. Further processing stations are a primer application device that primes the substrates and a dryer for drying the primer applied to the substrates. The primer application device and the dryer precede the non-impact printing device, in the direction of travel of the substrates. The processing station including the non-impact printing device, also includes a printing cylinder, on the circumference of which, the non-impact printing device that prints the substrates is arranged.

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Номер записи: 41
01-09-2022 дата публикации

SHEET PROCESSING MACHINE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE INFEED SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN INFEED SYSTEM OF A SHEET PROCESSING MACHINE

Номер: US20220274797A1
Автор: PILZ Christian, REINSCH Carsten, RIECK Heike
Принадлежит:

In some examples, a sheet processing machine includes at least one infeed system including at least one transport means including at least one upper holder and at least one lower holder. The at least one transport means can be and/or is arranged in at least three states: a maximally closed state corresponding to a minimal distance, a minimally closed state corresponding to a maximal distance, and an at least one mean state corresponding to at least one mean distance between at least one upper holding surface at least of the respective upper holder, and at least one lower holding surface of the lower holder of the at least one transport means that is assigned to the respective upper holder. During a machine cycle, the at least one transport means has each of the minimally closed state, the maximally closed state, and the at least one mean state at least once. 165-. (canceled)6601202202204206207204233206204234207204206204233234206207221206. A sheet processing machine () comprising at least one infeed system () , the at least one infeed system () comprising at least one transport means () including , in each case , at least one upper holder () and , in each case , at least one lower holder () , the at least one transport means () in each case being arrangeable and/or arranged in at least three states , a maximally closed state corresponding to a minimal distance , and a minimally closed state corresponding to a maximal distance , and an at least one mean state corresponding to at least one mean distance between at least one upper holding surface () at least of the respective upper holder () of the at least one transport means () and at least one lower holding surface () of the lower holder () of the at least one transport means () which is assigned to the respective upper holder () , the at least one transport means () having the minimally closed state at least once , and the maximally closed state at least once , and the at least one mean state at least once , during ...

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Номер записи: 42
08-06-2017 дата публикации

LIQUID EJECTION HOLE ORIENTATION FOR WEB GUIDE

Номер: US20170157916A1
Автор: Young Timothy John
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A web transport system for transporting a web of media along a web transport path in an in-track direction, including at least one non-contact web guide. The web guide includes a wall having a curved exterior surface, wherein the web of media travels around a bearing portion of the curved exterior surface from a web guide entry position to a web guide exit position, and a hollow interior containing a pressurized liquid. A first row of liquid ejection holes is provided in proximity to the web guide entry position having axes that are inclined toward a downstream direction, and a second row of liquid ejection holes is provided in proximity to the web guide exit position having axes that are inclined toward an upstream direction. The pressurized liquid flows through the liquid ejection holes to force the web of media away from the bearing surface of the web guide. 1. A web transport system for transporting a web of media along a web transport path in an in-track direction , the web of media having a width in a cross-track direction , comprising: a wall having a curved exterior surface, wherein the web of media travels along the web transport path around a bearing portion of the curved exterior surface from a web guide entry position to a web guide exit position, thereby redirecting the web of media from an input travel direction to an output travel direction;', 'a hollow interior containing a pressurized liquid;', 'a first array of liquid ejection holes formed through the wall from the hollow interior to the curved exterior surface, the liquid ejection holes in the first array being distributed across the web guide in the cross-track direction in proximity to the web guide entry position, wherein the liquid ejection holes in the first array have axes that are non-perpendicular to the curved exterior surface and are inclined toward a downstream direction of the web transport path; and', 'a second array of liquid ejection holes formed through the wall from the hollow ...

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Номер записи: 43
08-06-2017 дата публикации

LIQUID EJECTION HOLE CONFIGURATION FOR WEB GUIDE

Номер: US20170157917A1
Автор: Young Timothy John
Принадлежит:

A web transport system for transporting a web of media along a web transport path in an in-track direction, including at least one non-contact web guide. The web guide includes a wall having a curved exterior surface, wherein the web of media travels around a bearing portion of the curved exterior surface from a web guide entry position to a web guide exit position, and a hollow interior containing a pressurized liquid. A first row of liquid ejection holes is provided in proximity to the web guide entry position, a second row of liquid ejection holes is provided in proximity to the web guide exit position, and an intermediate array of liquid ejection holes is provided between the first and second rows. A total number of liquid ejection holes in the intermediate array is less than a total number of liquid ejection holes in the second row. 1. A web transport system for transporting a web of media along a web transport path in an in-track direction , the web of media having a width in a cross-track direction , comprising: a wall having a curved exterior surface, wherein the web of media travels along the web transport path around a bearing portion of the curved exterior surface from a web guide entry position to a web guide exit position, thereby redirecting the web of media from an input travel direction to an output travel direction;', 'a hollow interior containing a pressurized liquid;', 'a first row of liquid ejection holes formed through the wall from the hollow interior to the curved exterior surface, the liquid ejection holes in the first row being distributed along a line spanning the web guide in the cross-track direction in proximity to the web guide entry position;', 'a second row of liquid ejection holes formed through the wall from the hollow interior to the curved exterior surface, the liquid ejection holes in the second row being distributed along a line spanning the web guide in a cross-track direction in proximity to the web guide exit position; and', ...

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Номер записи: 44
04-09-2014 дата публикации

Print finishing method and corresponding device

Номер: US20140246139A1
Автор: Peter Barth
Принадлежит: Qualcomm Inc

A print finishing method, including feeding sheet-type printing products, laminating, coating and foil-stamping, with the steps being carried out in treatment modules and the printing product (D) to be finished being first detected and aligned in every treatment module. Also, a print finishing machine for sheet-type printing products (D), with a sheet-conveying system ( 11 ); a laminating device for laminating the printing product (D) with a laminating film; a coating device for coating the printing product (D) with a coat, and a foil-stamping device for transferring a transfer layer which adheres to a carrier film onto the printing product (D) in places intended to be imprinted. The laminating device ( 2 ), the coating device ( 3 ) and the foil-stamping device ( 4 ) each contain at least one section of the conveying system ( 11 ) and the sections of the conveying system are suction feedboards ( 21, 31, 41 ).

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Номер записи: 45
15-06-2017 дата публикации

PRINTING METHOD AND PRINTING DEVICE

Номер: US20170165955A1
Автор: OBERLE THOMAS, Sauer Patrick, THIEME ROBERT
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A printing unit has a printing form cylinder, an impression cylinder opposite the printing form cylinder and at least one substrate carrier apparatus with which a printing substrate is moved through between the printing form cylinder and the impression cylinder, wherein the substrate is printed in a printing region between the two cylinders. The substrate carrier apparatus is moved linearly during a uniform rotation of the two cylinders along a linearly extending track, limited in length by a longitudinal extension of the printing unit. The substrate carrier apparatus is accelerated from a resting start position to an operating speed, to be reached upon reaching the printing region, the substrate carrier apparatus is moved at least in the printing region at constant speed, and the substrate carrier apparatus is decelerated after leaving the printing region to a resting end position on the track. 17-. (canceled)8. A printing method , comprising:providing a printing device with at least one printing unit having at least one printing form cylinder, with at least one impression cylinder arranged opposite the printing form cylinder;rotating the printing form cylinder and the impression cylinder in opposition to one another;providing a substrate carrier apparatus for moving at least one substrate through between the printing form cylinder and the impression cylinder, and thereby printing the at least one substrate in a printing region located between the printing form cylinder and the impression cylinder by imprinting engravings provided on a cylinder surface of the printing form cylinder or an image die provided on a cylinder surface of the printing form cylinder;during a uniform rotation movement of the printing form cylinder and the impression cylinder, moving the substrate carrier apparatus linearly along a linearly extending track that is limited in length by a longitudinal extension of the printing unit, and thereby accelerating the substrate carrier apparatus from ...

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Номер записи: 46
30-05-2019 дата публикации

PROCESSING MACHINE HAVING A PLURALITY OF PROCESSING STATIONS FOR THE PROCESSING OF ARTICLES

Номер: US20190160808A1
Автор: JERETZKY Gerald
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A processing machine has a plurality of processing stations for the processing of articles. A plurality of the processing stations are each configured in the form of a printing unit. The processing stations, which are provided for processing the articles, are each arranged at different positions. At least one handling device is provided for transporting at least one of the articles which is to be processed. The handling device has a drive which is controlled by a control device and, which handling device, by the use of this drive, can be displaced from one processing station, in which the respective article is processed, to at least one next processing station for processing this article. The processing machine has a learning phase and a production phase. Provision is made for a memory device, which is connected to the control device, to store, in the learning phase, position-related values of the relevant handling system, those position-related values being determined by the use of a calibration travel executed by the relevant handling system for a certain processing procedure. Following the changeover of the processing machine from its learning phase to its production phase, the drive of the relevant handling device is controlled by the control device such that the relevant handling device assumes, one after the other, the positions previously stored for it in the memory device in the learning phase. 126-. (canceled)27020304060702030406020304060708070809110902030406070203040607181108080908110818080707020304060203040607121314162223242608. A processing machine having a plurality of processing stations (; ; ; ) for processing articles () , wherein each of a plurality of processing stations (; ; ; ) is configured as a printing unit , wherein each of the processing stations (; ; ; ) provided for processing the articles () is located at a different position from the other processing stations , wherein at least one handling system () is provided for transporting at least ...

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Номер записи: 47
21-05-2020 дата публикации

SHEET-FED PRINTING PRESS

Номер: US20200156365A1
Автор: BERNARD Andreas, BREUNIG Hartmut, HUPPMANN Frank, MASUCH Bernd
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A sheet-fed printing press has at least one coating assembly configured as a non-impact coating assembly. The sheet-fed printing press has at least one transport belt which extends, having at least one transport section of a circular path thereto, parallel to a transport direction along a partial region of a transport path provided for a sheet. At least one coating location of the at least one coating assembly is arranged along the transport section of the at least one transport belt. At least one printing head is arranged connected to at least one first frame of the at least one coating assembly. The at least one transport belt is arranged, connected to at least one second frame, via at least one deflection device and at least one radial bearing. The at least one first frame, apart from at least one installation surface which is different from the at least one first frame and the at least one second frame, is arranged in contact to the second frame at most via flexible connections. 133-. (canceled)34010140060080040060080001718726027187264096098094006008004006008004166168164166168164276278274006008007187267244315086318317444166168167187267241002003004004015005506006017008008019001000427627827431508631831744427627827431508631831744. A sheet-fed printing press () , wherein the sheet-fed printing press () has at least one coating unit (; ; ) configured as a non-impact coating unit (; ; ) , and wherein the sheet-fed printing press () has at least one conveyor belt (; ) , which extends with at least one conveying section of its circulation path parallel to a transport direction (T) along a section of a transport path provided for sheets () , and wherein along the conveying section of the at least one conveyor belt (; ) , at least one coating position (; ; ) of the at least one coating unit (; ; ) is located , and wherein the at least one coating unit (; ; ) has at least one print head (; ; ) , and wherein the at least one print head (; ; ) is arranged connected to at ...

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Номер записи: 48
11-09-2014 дата публикации

Adjustment method and arrangement for a printing machine

Номер: US20140251170A1
Автор: Daniel Tapis, Daniel Tatti, Mauro Chiari, Nicolas MOSETTI
Принадлежит: BOBST MEX SA

A method of adjusting a machine ( 1 ) for printing plate elements ( 12 ) equipped with at least one rotary impression cylinder ( 27 ) includes the steps of measuring a speed of the element ( 12, 13 ) passing through the machine ( 1 ), generating an operating signal ( 34 ) as a function of the measured speed and a tangential speed of the cylinder ( 27 ), and adjusting an operating speed of the machine ( 1 ) as a function of the signal generated so that the operating speed of the machine ( 1 ) is such that the speed of the element ( 12, 13 ) is substantially equal to the tangential speed of the cylinder ( 27 ).

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Номер записи: 49
21-06-2018 дата публикации

TURNING DEVICE IN A SHEET-PROCESSING MACHINE COMPRISING A SHEET-GUIDING DRUM, AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE FORMAT OF A SHEET-GUIDING DRUM

Номер: US20180170032A1
Автор: Becker Uwe, JENTZSCH Arndt, Koch Michael, PETER Gunter, Schumann Frank, SEEFELD Jorg, ZIEGENBALG Christian
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A turning device in a sheet-processing machine includes a sheet-guiding drum. The sheet-guiding drum has at least one gripper system for securing a front edge of a sheet. The sheet-guiding drum also has at least three casing segments cooperating in the circumferential direction and engaging with one another during format adjustment. A method for the format adjustment of a sheet-guiding drum is also disclosed. The object of the invention is to further improve the sheet guiding on format-adjustable sheet-guiding drums in sheet-processing machines. This is achieved in that a middle casing segment in the circumferential direction has a drive. 150.-. (canceled)512. A sheet-processing machine comprising a turning device with a sheet-guiding drum () ,{'b': 2', '6, 'wherein the sheet-guiding drum () has at least one gripper system () for securing a leading edge of a sheet, and'}{'b': 2', '8', '9', '2, 'wherein the sheet-guiding drum () has at least three casing segments (, ) that cooperate in the circumferential direction of the sheet-guiding drum () and engage with one another during format adjustment,'}{'b': 8', '9', '2, 'wherein a leading casing segment (), a trailing casing segment () and a middle casing segment are arranged in the circumferential direction of the sheet-guiding drum (),'}wherein the middle casing segment has a drive mechanism, and{'b': 14', '15', '13', '16, 'wherein the drive mechanism comprises a gear wheel (, ) that meshes with a toothed segment (, ) for the middle casing segment.'}5289. The sheet-processing machine according to claim 51 , characterized in that the drive mechanism is configured to generate a movement of the middle casing segment relative to the casing segment () that supports a leading portion of a sheet and/or relative to a casing segment () that supports a trailing portion of a sheet.53226. A sheet-processing machine comprising a turning device with a sheet-guiding drum () claim 51 , wherein the sheet-guiding drum () has at least ...

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Номер записи: 50
13-06-2019 дата публикации

PRINT MEDIUM GUIDES

Номер: US20190176492A1
Автор: Bruhn Victor, Knowles Devin, Quarto Daniel E., Roth Teressa L., Witkoe Kevin
Принадлежит: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

An example assembly includes a first guide positioned in a pre-print zone area of an imaging device. A second guide rotatably is connected to the imaging device and spaced apart from the first guide to permit a print medium to traverse between the first guide and the second guide. A bearing mechanism connects the second guide to the imaging device in the pre-print zone area. An interface mechanism is operatively connected to the second guide. A bias element is positioned between the interface mechanism and the second guide to release energy upon exposing the interface mechanism to the pre-print zone area allowing rotation of the second guide away from the first guide. 1. An assembly comprising:a first guide positioned in a pre-print zone area of an imaging device;a second guide rotatably connected to the imaging device and spaced apart from the first guide to permit a print medium to traverse between the first guide and the second guide;a bearing mechanism connecting the second guide to the imaging device in the pre-print zone area;an interface mechanism operatively connected to the second guide; anda bias element positioned between the interface mechanism and the second guide to release energy upon exposing the interface mechanism to the pre-print zone area allowing rotation of the second guide away from the first guide.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second guide is rotatable due to gravitational effects upon the second guide.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bias element releases energy upon removal of a support mechanism positioned against the interface mechanism.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rotation of the second guide away from the first guide creates a space between the first guide and the second guide that releases the print medium from between the first guide and the second guide.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the interface mechanism is rotatably connected to the second guide.6. A device comprising:a print medium guide held ...

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Номер записи: 51
29-06-2017 дата публикации

Recording paper storage device, electronic apparatus and electronic register

Номер: US20170183183A1
Автор: Satoshi Ogasawara, Takahiro Nozaki, Yoshihiko Iwata
Принадлежит: Casio Computer Co Ltd

A recording paper storage device of the present invention includes a recording paper storage section which stores recording paper wound in a roll shape, and a plurality of rollers which are arranged in a bottom portion of the recording paper storage section along an outer periphery of the recording paper wound in a roll shape and rotatably support the recording paper wound in a roll shape, in which at least one of the plurality of rollers is a movement regulation roller which regulates movement of the recording paper in a winding-off direction by winding-off of the recording paper wound in a roll shape in the recording paper storage section.

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Номер записи: 52
04-06-2020 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE KIOSK HAVING SELF-ALIGNING PRINTER PAPER DISPENSING CHUTE

Номер: US20200171812A1
Автор: SAMUELSON Patrick
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A kiosk includes an internal printer having a printer mouth defining a paper path, and a panel door having an external paper discharge slop and a chute assembly mounted to the inside of the panel door with a floating fastener. The floating fastener facilitates self-alignment of the paper chute with the printer mouth when the panel door is closed. 1. A chute assembly for use in a kiosk which includes a pivotable panel door and an internal printer of the type including a printer mouth defining a paper path , the chute assembly comprising:a chute top lip;a chute bottom lip; anda floating fastener configured to secure the chute to the inside of the panel door in a manner which allows the chute to self-align to the paper path upon contacting the printer mouth when the panel door pivots into a closed position.2. The chute assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a flange from which the bottom lip extends claim 1 , and a shoulder configured to facilitate securing the top lip to the flange.3. The chute assembly of claim 2 , wherein the flange includes a through-hole claim 2 , and the floating fastener includes a fastener shaft configured for removable extension through the through hole claim 2 , a spacer claim 2 , and a tightening nut.4. The chute assembly of claim 3 , wherein the spacer is configured to yield an axial gap between the tightening nut and the panel door.5. The chute assembly of claim 4 , wherein the axial gap is in the range of 0.01 to 0.05 inches.6. The chute assembly of claim 4 , wherein the axial gap is about 0.02 inches.7. The chute assembly of claim 4 , wherein the through-hole is configured to yield a cylindrical gap around the perimeter of the fastener shaft.8. The chute assembly of claim 7 , wherein the cylindrical gap has a thickness in the range of 0.01 to 0.1 inches.9. The chute assembly of claim 7 , wherein the cylindrical gap has a thickness of about 0.06 inches.10. The chute assembly of claim 3 , wherein:the printer mouth comprises a lower ...

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Номер записи: 53
15-07-2021 дата публикации

MACHINE ARRANGEMENT WITH PRINTING UNIT FOR THE SEQUENTIAL PROCESSING OF SHEET-TYPE SUBSTRATES

Номер: US20210213727A1
Автор: Becker Uwe, Koch Michael, KÖHLER Ulrich, REINSCH Carsten, Schumann Frank, ZIEGENBALG Christian
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A machine arrangement sequentially processes sheet-like substrates with multiple different processing stations each having a substrate-guiding unit and a substrate-processing unit. At least one of the processing stations has, as a substrate-processing unit, at least one non-impact printing device which prints on the substrate. The processing station with the at least one non-impact printing device has a printing cylinder. Each non-impact printing device is arranged at the circumference of the printing cylinder. The printing cylinder is triple-sized or quadruple-sized. A double-sized or a triple-sized transfer drum, or a corresponding feed cylinder, is arranged directly upstream of this printing cylinder. Alternatively, a double-sized or a triple-sized transfer drum, or a corresponding transfer cylinder, is arranged directly downstream of this printing cylinder. 1010203040607080911120102030406070809111206370637223806372238223822382238223822385152535409060923230637. A machine arrangement for the sequential processing of sheet-type substrates having multiple different processing stations (; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ) , wherein two of the processing stations (; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ) each have at least one non-impact printing unit (; ) for printing each of the substrates , wherein the relevant processing station that has the at least one non-impact printing unit (; ) has a printing cylinder (; ) , wherein the respective non-impact printing unit (; ) is arranged on the periphery of the printing cylinder (; ) in each case , wherein each respective printing cylinder (; ) is configured as triple-sized or quadruple-sized , wherein each respective printing cylinder (; ) is configured as a suction cylinder , wherein the supply of suction air to the relevant printing cylinder (; ) is or at least can be switched on and off in each case dependent upon the angular position of said printing cylinder (; ) , wherein each respective printing cylinder (; ) has multiple fields (; ; ; ) arranged one ...

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Номер записи: 54
16-07-2015 дата публикации

CONVEYING DEVICE AND PRINTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20150197081A1
Автор: Kobayashi Ryo
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A conveying device includes a rotating member having sharp teeth and configured to rotate while being in contact with an object that is being conveyed, and a holder configured to support the rotating member. When seen from a downstream side in a direction of sheet conveyance, the rotating member is rotatably supported by the holder such that the rotating member is allowed to incline toward one side but is prevented from inclining toward an opposite side. The teeth of the rotating member each have an asymmetrical shape with the one side thereof sloping. 1. A conveying device comprising:a rotating member having sharp teeth and configured to rotate while being in contact with an object that is being conveyed; anda holder configured to support the rotating member,wherein, when seen from a downstream side in a direction of sheet conveyance, the rotating member is rotatably supported by the holder such that the rotating member is allowed to incline toward one side but is prevented from inclining toward an opposite side, and the teeth of the rotating member each have an asymmetrical shape with the one side thereof sloping.2. The conveying device according towherein the holder holds a shaft that supports the rotating member such that the rotating member is allowed to rotate, and a first contact portion with which a portion of the rotating member comes into contact when the rotating member is about to incline toward the opposite side, and', 'a second contact portion with which a portion of the rotating member comes into contact when the rotating member has inclined to the maximum toward the one side., 'wherein the holder includes,'}3. The conveying device according to claim 2 , wherein the first contact portion is a flat portion claim 2 , and the second contact portion is a projection.4. The conveying device according to claim 3 , wherein the projection is provided at a position that coincides with the shaft when seen from above.5. The conveying device according to claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 55
11-06-2020 дата публикации

VACUUM TABLES

Номер: US20200180119A1
Автор: Hartstein Yonni, Yahav Yaron
Принадлежит: HP INDIGO B.V.

There is disclosed a vacuum table () comprising a vacuum plate () separating a first vacuum chamber () from a substrate zone () for receiving a substrate (). The vacuum plate has a plurality of suction holes () for conveying a gas flow from the substrate zone () to the first vacuum chamber (). There is an evacuation port () in communication with a second vacuum chamber () to evacuate gas from the substrate zone () when a substrate () is received over the suction holes () of the vacuum plate (), and a vacuum port () for discharging gas received in the second vacuum chamber () to a vacuum source. The first vacuum chamber () and the second vacuum chamber () are in fluid communication via a valve () so that gas flows from the first vacuum chamber () to the vacuum port () via the second vacuum chamber (). The valve () is controllable to vary a gas flow rate through the vacuum plate () and thereby vary a retaining force on a substrate () received thereon. 1. A vacuum table comprising:a vacuum plate separating a first vacuum chamber from a substrate zone for receiving a substrate, the vacuum plate having a plurality of suction holes for conveying a gas flow from the substrate zone to the first vacuum chamber;an evacuation port in communication with a second vacuum chamber to evacuate gas from the substrate zone when a substrate is received over the suction holes of the vacuum plate;a vacuum port for discharging gas received in the second vacuum chamber to a vacuum source; andwherein the first vacuum chamber and the second vacuum chamber are in fluid communication via a valve so that gas flows from the first vacuum chamber to the vacuum port via the second vacuum chamber; andwherein the valve is controllable to vary a gas flow rate through the vacuum plate and thereby vary a retaining force on a substrate received thereon.2. A vacuum table according to claim 1 , wherein valve is controllable to vary the gas flow through the vacuum plate from between 0% and 1% of a total ...

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Номер записи: 56
02-10-2014 дата публикации

Wrinkle Detection In Continuous Feed Printers

Номер: US20140290519A1
Автор: Bryl Derek A., Herrmann Douglas K., LeFEVRE JASON M.
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

A web printing system automatically detects the location of a wrinkle in a moving web. The web has a plurality of marked reference positions including an inboard position, a center position, and an outboard position. A plurality of contact image sensors detect the reference positions after the web passes through a spreader and an inboard distance and an outboard distance are respectively measured from the center position. If the inboard distance is less than a nominal inboard distance, the wrinkle is identified as inboard of the center position. If the outboard distance is less than a nominal outboard distance, the wrinkle is identified as outboard of the center position. The machine operator is notified of the fault condition and takes action to remedy the situation. 1. A method for operating a web printing system comprising:identifying a first distance in a cross-process direction on a web moving in a process direction, the first distance being identified with reference to a center position of the web and a first position of the web;identifying a second distance in a cross-process direction on the web, the second distance being identified with reference to the center position of the web and a second position on the web, the first position and the second position being different; andidentifying a position of a wrinkle in the web with reference to a difference between the first distance and a first predetermined distance or a difference between the second distance and to a second predetermined distance.2. The method of claim 1 , the identification of the first distance and the second distance further comprising:operating at least one printhead to eject ink onto the moving web to mark the first position, the center position, and the second position;generating image data with an optical sensor that corresponds to the first position, the center position, and the second position; andmeasuring the difference between first distance and the first predetermined distance and ...

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Номер записи: 57
29-07-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR FEEDING A WEB OF PRINTING MATERIAL IN A MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING PACKAGES

Номер: US20210229391A1
Автор: HANAUER TOBIAS, SCHADL HANS
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A method for feeding a web of printing material in a manufacturing system for producing packages, includes feeding the web from a web-fed printing press to a flat-bed machine for die-cutting or embossing while the printing press is in operation. An inserting device is used for winding the web onto an auxiliary wind-up device, moving a web-guiding element having a roller in a compensatory manner to achieve a temporary standstill of the web by converting a continuous movement of the web into an iterative movement by changing a speed of the web through changes of position of the roller, clamping the web while being cut by using a clamping unit, cross-cutting the web creating a cross cut edge by using a cutting unit adjacent the clamping unit, and inserting the web, cross cut edge first, into the flat-bed machine for at least one of die-cutting or embossing. 1. A method for feeding a web of printing material in a manufacturing system for the production of packages , including paper or board packages and folding boxes , the method comprising the following steps:feeding the web of printing material from a web-fed printing press to a flat-bed machine for at least one of die-cutting or embossing while the web-fed printing press is in operation; and a) winding the web of printing material onto an auxiliary wind-up device;', 'b) moving a web-guiding element having a roller in a compensatory manner to achieve a temporary standstill of the web of printing material by converting a continuous movement of the web of printing material into an iterative movement by changing a speed of the web of printing material through changes of position of the roller;', 'c) clamping the web of printing material while being cut by using a clamping unit;', 'd) cross-cutting the web of printing material creating a cross cut edge by using a cutting unit adjacent the clamping unit; and', 'e) inserting the web of printing material, cross cut edge first, into the flat-bed machine for at least one of ...

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Номер записи: 58
04-07-2019 дата публикации

WEB INSERTION DEVICE FOR A FLAT-BED DIE-CUTTING MACHINE, MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR PACKAGES AND METHOD FOR FEEDING A WEB OF PRINTING MATERIAL

Номер: US20190202162A1
Автор: HANAUER TOBIAS, SCHADL HANS
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A device for inserting a web of printing material into a flat-bed die-cutting and/or embossing machine includes a compensator for converting a continuous movement of the web of printing material into an iterative movement of the web of printing material. A clamping unit clamps the web of printing material, a cutting unit carries out a cross cut through the web of printing material, and an inserting unit transports the web of printing material into the flat-bed die-cutting and/or embossing machine. The device advantageously allows the web of printing material to be automatically clamped, cut and fed to the flat-bed die-cutting and/or embossing machine. As a result, no further stopping of an upstream printing press is required and the amount of waste is reduced. A manufacturing system for producing packages and a method for feeding a web of printing material are also provided. 1. A device for inserting a web of printing material , including paper or board , into a flat-bed machine for at least one of die-cutting or embossing , the device comprising:a compensator configured to convert a continuous movement of the web of printing material into an iterative movement;a clamping unit configured to clamp the web of printing material;a cutting unit configured to carry out a cross cut through the web of printing material, creating a cross cut edge;said clamping unit and said cutting unit being mutually adjacent; andan inserting unit configured to transport the web of printing material, cross cut edge first, into the flat-bed machine for at least one of die-cutting or embossing.2. The inserting device according to claim 1 , wherein said inserting unit includes a gripper unit configured to grip the web of printing material claim 1 , at least one guide path and a drive associated with said gripper unit claim 1 , said gripper unit configured to be displaced along said at least one guide path and moved by said drive.3. The inserting device according to claim 2 , wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 59
04-07-2019 дата публикации

CLAMPS

Номер: US20190202196A1
Автор: Ayala Arturo, Jones Gene, Yraceburu Robert
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In an example, a clamp may include a chassis, a swingarm disposed on the chassis, a clamp wheel disposed on a first end of the swingarm to engage with a drag portion of the chassis, and an auxiliary bias member to exert a force against the clamp wheel to resist a rotation of the clamp wheel. The force may periodically increase in magnitude. 1. A clamp , comprising:a chassis;a swingarm disposed on the chassis;a clamp wheel disposed on a first end of the swingarm to engage with a drag portion of the chassis; andan auxiliary bias member to exert a force against the clamp wheel to resist a rotation of the clamp wheel, the force to periodically increase in magnitude.2. The clamp of claim 1 , further comprising a clamp bias member engaged with the swingarm to bias the clamp wheel towards the drag portion.3. The clamp of claim 2 , wherein the swingarm is hingeably engaged with the chassis at a fulcrum of the swingarm.4. The clamp of claim 3 , wherein the clamp bias member is engaged with a second end of the swingarm claim 3 , the clamp bias member to exert a force on the second end and the swingarm to transfer the force through the fulcrum so as to bias the clamp wheel towards the drag portion.5. The clamp of claim 2 , wherein the clamp is to clamp media in between the clamp wheel and the drag portion.6. A media clamp claim 2 , comprising:a swingarm pivotably disposed on a chassis;a clamp wheel disposed on a first end of the swingarm;a drag wheel disposed on the chassis adjacent to the clamp wheel;a clamp bias member to urge the swingarm in a pivoting direction relative to the chassis such that the clamp wheel is urged towards the drag wheel; andan auxiliary bias member to exert a force against the clamp wheel, the force to periodically increase in magnitude.76. The media clamp of clamp claim 2 , further comprising a drag bias member to exert an inward torque on the drag wheel to resist an outward rotation of the drag wheel.8. The media clamp of claim 7 , wherein the media ...

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Номер записи: 60
05-08-2021 дата публикации

SHEET-FED PRINTING MACHINE HAVING A SIMULTANEOUS PRINTING UNIT FOR SECURITY PRINTING

Номер: US20210237426A1
Автор: BAUER Stefan, PALME Martin, Schaede Johannes
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A sheet-fed simultaneous printing machine has two directly interacting collecting cylinders with respective axes of rotation. An axial plane contains these axes of rotation. A reference plane contains such an axis of rotation of this type and has a horizontal surface normal. The intersection angle between the axial plane and the reference plane is max 0.5°. The sheet-fed simultaneous sheet printing unit has exactly four plate cylinders, of which two are arranged such that they directly interact with the first and two are arranged to such that they directly interact with the second collector cylinder. An inking unit with a respective ink supply is arranged in each plate cylinder and a supply sectional plane is determined for each ink supply, which intersects this ink supply and which also contains the axis of rotation of the corresponding plate cylinder. An intersection angle between the reference plane and a supply sectional plane of the respective ink supply is max 35°. A sheet-fed machine comprises at least one sheet-fed printing unit of this type, as well as a sheet-fed printing unit having two directly interacting impression cylinders. An intersection angle between the axial plane on one side and the reference plane on the other side is max 45°. 1108-. (canceled)109200200200201201202202216217112162012172022221621720120220120212227203204206207231323123122222322422620320420620722723123231200203204206207201202. A sheet-fed printing unit () , wherein the sheet-fed printing unit () is formed as a simultaneous sheet printing unit () and has a first cylinder () of the first type formed as a collecting cylinder () and a second cylinder () of the first type formed as a collecting cylinder () , which have direct contact with one another and/or are arranged to interact directly with one another and each of which have an axis of rotation (; ) , and wherein an axial plane (E) is a plane (E) containing both the axis of rotation () of the first cylinder () of the first type as ...

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Номер записи: 61
03-08-2017 дата публикации

Web Guiding Device and Device for Processing a Web of Material

Номер: US20170217711A1
Автор: Jena Hans-Peter
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The invention relates to a web guiding device () for guiding a material web (), in particular a film web, with a first and a second frame element (), which 1. A web guiding device for guiding a film web , with a first and a second frame element , which are pivotably mounted on a first spindle in respective first end areas , are connected via a rotatably mounted web guide roller in respective second end areas and are connected via a second spindle which is connected to the first spindle by means of a fixing element.2. The web guiding device according to claim 1 , wherein the web guide roller and/or the second spindle are attached to the frame elements by means of pivoting bearings.3. The web guiding device according to claim 2 , wherein the pivoting bearings are formed as pivoting ball bearings.4. The web guiding device according to claim 1 , wherein the second spindle is arranged between the first spindle and the web guide roller.5. The web guiding device according to claim 4 , wherein a ratio between the distance from the second spindle to the first spindle and the distance from the second spindle to the web guide roller is from 1:3 to 1:10.6. The web guiding device according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing element is arranged movable in axial direction on the first spindle.7. The web guiding device according to claim 6 , wherein the fixing element can be fixed to the first spindle by means of a fastening element.8. The web guiding device according to claim 7 , wherein claim 7 , in an operational position of the web guiding device claim 7 , the fixing element is fixed centrally to the first spindle between the first and the second frame element.9. The web guiding device according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing element is mounted floating on the second spindle.10. The web guiding device according to claim 9 , wherein the fixing element is mounted on the second spindle by means of a bearing bushing.11. The web guiding device according to claim 10 , wherein an inner ...

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Номер записи: 62
02-08-2018 дата публикации

AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING NIP FORCE IN A PRINTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180215138A1
Автор: de Echaniz Sebastian Rodrigo, Golding Paul Simon, Thurnell Benjamin Thomas, Wilsher Michael John
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A feeding system in a printing apparatus is disclosed. For example, the feeding system includes a feed roll, a retard roll, a movable arm, a spring and a temperature dependent flexible material. The movable arm is coupled to the retard roll. The spring is coupled to the movable arm. The temperature dependent flexible material is located below the spring to move the retard roll towards the feed roll via the spring coupled to the end of the arm to maintain a nip force applied by the retard roll against the feed roll as a temperature in a location of the printing apparatus changes. 1. A feeding system in a printing apparatus , comprising:a feed roll;a retard roll;a movable arm coupled to the retard role;a spring coupled to the movable arm;a temperature dependent flexible material located below the spring to move the retard roll towards the feed roll via the spring coupled to the movable arm to maintain a nip force applied by the retard roll against the feed roll as a temperature in a location of the printing apparatus changes; and a movable plate located below the spring; and', 'a fixed plate positioned below the movable plate and above the temperature dependent flexible material., 'a system to limit activation of the temperature dependent flexible material to a pre-defined temperature change threshold, wherein the system comprises2. The feeding system of claim 1 , wherein the temperature dependent flexible material comprises a bimetallic strip.3. The feeding system of claim 1 , wherein dimensions of the temperature dependent flexible material are a function of an amount of the nip force that is maintained claim 1 , a change in temperature claim 1 , a specific deflection value of the temperature dependent flexible material and a modulus of elasticity of the temperature dependent flexible material.4. The feeding system of claim 3 , wherein the dimensions comprise a length claim 3 , a width and a thickness of the temperature dependent flexible material.5. (canceled)6. ( ...

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Номер записи: 63
11-08-2016 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR REGISTER CONTROL AND A METHOD FOR REGULATING SUCH APPARATUS

Номер: US20160229175A1
Автор: ANDERSEN Claus Hjulmann
Принадлежит: Tresu A/S

An apparatus for conveying a sheet-formed item from a digital printing unit, the apparatus including an inlet side and an outlet side, and including a set of conveying devices for moving items in a conveying direction and a method for regulating such an apparatus. The apparatus includes a device for aligning an article from one position to another position in relation to one or more reference points, and a device for fixing an item at a given position in relation to a stop. The method includes the steps: detecting an item; receiving and conveying the item; regulating a possible skew position of the item as the item is moved against a stop on the conveying device, where the item is acted on by one speed of the conveyor belt and moved into abutment on the conveying means at a lower speed; and fixing the item in the aligned position. 1. An apparatus for conveying a sheet-formed item , wherein the apparatus is a through-flow apparatus arranged after a digital printing unit , and a conveyor belt and before another finishing or printing unit , the apparatus including an inlet side and an outlet side , wherein the apparatus between the inlet side and the outlet side includes a set of conveying means , for moving items in a conveying direction , where the conveying means include means for aligning an item from one position to another position in relation to one or more reference points , wherein the said means at least include one stop , the stop or stops arranged at right angles to the conveying direction , the conveying means including drive means for driving the conveying means at at least one conveying speed , and further adapted for receiving an item conveyed at a receiving speed on a conveyor belt disposed in front thereof , and further including fixing means for fixing an item at a given position in relation to the stop or stops , wherein the apparatus includes means for regulating the speed of the conveying means as a function of the position of the stops on the ...

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Номер записи: 64
10-08-2017 дата публикации

Systems and Methods Of Applying Compositions To Webs

Номер: US20170225449A1
Автор: Ashraf Arman, AVILES Misael Omar, James Martin, Ricciardi Eric Daniel, Varga Stephen Michael, Yang Hui
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A method of printing composition(s) on a web is disclosed. The method includes the steps of advancing the web and printing a plurality of composition sites on the web. The method further includes the step of forming one or more discontinuities in the web. The discontinuities correspond to the printed composition sites. 1. A method of non-contact printing composition(s) on a web , the method comprising the steps of:providing the web;forming a plurality of intermediate features in the web;non-contact printing a first composition to the web in a first plurality of composition sites, wherein each of the first plurality of compositions sites correspond to a corresponding intermediate feature;manipulating the web to form a plurality of apertures from the first plurality of intermediate features.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first composition is hydrophilic.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the each of the first plurality of composition sites comprise a first portion and/or a second portion claim 2 , wherein the first portion is disposed about a portion of the apertures and the second portion is disposed on a sidewall of the apertures.4. The method of further comprising the steps of capturing an image of a first group of the plurality of intermediate features; analyzing the image to determine a phase shift for the first group; non-contact printing the first plurality of composition sites in accordance with the image.5. The method of further comprising the step of comparing the phase shift to a plurality of pre-rendered patterns which most closely corresponds to the determined phase shift.6. The method of further comprising the steps of capturing an image of at least a portion of the intermediate features and transferring the image to a printer as a print file.7. The methods of further comprising the step of non-contact printing a second composition on the web in a second plurality of composition sites.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first composition is ...

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Номер записи: 65
27-08-2015 дата публикации

METHOD FOR REDUCING ARTIFACTS USING TENSION CONTROL

Номер: US20150239231A1
Автор: Armbruster Randy Eugene, Regelsberger Matthias Hermann
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A method for using tension control adjustments on a web to reduce registration errors while printing multiple copies of a print job on the web comprises providing a printing system with a print station one or more rollers adapted to receive tension control commands. The tension control commands operate on the rollers to control the amount of tension in the web. The printing system is used to print a first copy of the print job. A plurality of registration errors produced during the printing of the first copy of the print job is determined. First tension control adjustments based on the plurality of registration errors are used to adjust the tension control commands to the rollers in the printing system for printing a second copy of the print job, thereby reducing registration errors. 1. A method for using tension control adjustments on a web to reduce registration errors while printing multiple copies of a print job on the web , comprising:providing a printing system with a print station disposed opposite a first side of the web, the print station defining one or more print zones where a liquid is deposited onto the first side of the web, and first one or more rollers adapted to receive tension control commands, the tension control commands operating on the first one or more rollers to control an amount of tension of the web in the printing system;using the printing system to print a first copy of the print job on the web;determining a plurality of registration errors produced during a printing of the first copy of the print job; determining an individual tension adjustment value for each nacre in the print job;', 'producing a profile of the individual tension adjustment values for all the pages in the print job; and', 'using the produced profile to determine the first tension control adjustments; and, 'using a processor to determine first tension control adjustments based on the plurality of registration errors byusing the first tension control adjustments to ...

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Номер записи: 66
27-08-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR REDUCING ARTIFACTS USING TENSION CONTROL

Номер: US20150239232A1
Автор: Armbruster Randy Eugene, Regelsberger Matthias Hermann
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A system for using tension control adjustments on a web to reduce registration errors while printing multiple copies of a print job on the web comprises a printing system with a print station disposed opposite a first side of the web and one or more rollers adapted to receive tension control commands, the tension control commands operating on the first rollers to control the amount of tension in the web. A sensor is used to determine a plurality of registration errors produced during the printing of the first copy of the print job. A processor is used to determine first tension control adjustments based on the plurality of registration errors and to use the adjustments to adjust the tension control commands to the rollers in the printing system to change the tension in the web when printing a second copy of the print job, thereby reducing registration errors. 1. A system for using tension control adjustments on a web to reduce registration errors while printing multiple copies of a print job on the web , comprising:a printing system with a print station disposed opposite a first side of the web, the print station defining one or more print zones where the print station deposits a liquid onto the first side of the web, and first one or more rollers adapted to receive tension control commands, the tension control commands operating on the first one or more rollers to control an amount of tension in the web in the printing system, the printing system being adapted to print a first copy of the print job;a sensor to determine a plurality of registration errors produced during a printing of the first copy of the print job; anda processor responsive to the sensor to determine first tension control adjustments based on the plurality of registration errors by determining an individual tension adjustment value for each page in the print job, producing a profile of the individual tension adjustment values for all the pages in the print job, and using the produced profile to ...

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Номер записи: 67
27-08-2015 дата публикации

METHOD FOR REDUCING TENSION FLUCTUATIONS ON A WEB

Номер: US20150239233A1
Автор: Regelsberger Matthias Hermann
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A method for reducing tension fluctuations in a web while printing multiple copies of a print job on the web comprises providing a printing system with a print station one or more rollers adapted to receive tension control commands. The tension control commands operate on the rollers to control the amount of tension in the web. The printing system is used to print a first copy of the print job. Tension changes produced during the printing of the first copy of the print job are measured. First tension control adjustments based on the measured tension changes are used to adjust the tension control commands to the rollers in the printing system for printing a second copy of the print job, thereby reducing tension fluctuations. 1. A method for reducing tension fluctuations in a web while printing multiple copies of a print job on the web , comprising:providing a printing system with a print station disposed opposite a first side of the web, the print station defining one or more print zones where a liquid is deposited onto the first side of the web, and first one or more rollers in contact with the web and adapted to receive tension control commands, the tension control commands operating on the first one or more rollers to control an amount of tension in the web in the printing system;using the printing system to print a first copy of the print job on the web;measuring tension changes produced in the one or more print zones defined by the print station during a printing of the first copy of the print job; determining an individual tension adjustment value for each page in the print job;', 'producing a profile of the individual tension adjustment values for all the pages in the print job; and', 'using the produced profile to determine the first tension control adjustments; and, 'using a processor to determine first tension control adjustments based on the measured tension changes byusing the first tension control adjustments to adjust the tension control commands to the ...

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Номер записи: 68
27-08-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR REDUCING TENSION FLUCTUATIONS ON A WEB

Номер: US20150239234A1
Автор: Armbruster Randy Eugene, Regelsberger Matthias Hermann
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A system for reducing tension fluctuations in a web while printing multiple copies of a print job on the web comprises a printing system with a print station disposed opposite a first side of the web and one or more rollers adapted to receive tension control commands, the tension control commands operating on the first rollers to control the amount of tension in the web. A sensor is used to measure tension changes produced during the printing of the first copy of the print job. A processor is used to determine first tension control adjustments based on the measured tension changes and to use the adjustments to adjust the tension control commands to the rollers in the printing system to change the tension in the web when printing a second copy of the print job, thereby reducing tension fluctuations in the web. 1. A system for reducing tension fluctuations in a web while printing multiple copies of a print job on the web , comprising:a printing system with a print station disposed opposite a first side of the web, the print station defining one or more print zones where the print station deposits a liquid onto the first side of the web, and first one or more rollers in contact with the web and adapted to receive tension control commands, the tension control commands operating on the first one or more rollers to control an amount of tension in the web in the printing system, the printing system being adapted to print a first copy of the print job on the web;a sensor being adapted to measure tension changes produced in the one or more print zones defined by the print station during a printing of the first copy of the print job; anda processor responsive to the sensor to determine first tension control adjustments based on the measured tension changes by determining an individual tension adjustment value for each page in the print job, producing a profile of the individual tension adjustment values for all the pages in the print job, and using the produced profile to ...

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Номер записи: 69
27-08-2015 дата публикации

Lifting sucker with pneumatically controllable suction cup and punch and sheet-fed rotary printing press having the lifting sucker

Номер: US20150239235A1
Автор: Andreas Mueller, Jochen Renner
Принадлежит: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG

A lifting sucker for separating sheets from a sheet stack includes a suction cup formed as a double-walled bellows sucker having at least one suction chamber that can be acted on pneumatically to contract the bellows sucker. A punch and a sheet-fed rotary printing press having the lifting sucker are also provided.

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Номер записи: 70
25-07-2019 дата публикации

PLANT FOR PRINTING, PARTICULARLY FOR DIGITALLY PRINTING, A SHEET FIBROUS MATERIAL AND PROCESS OF PRINTING, PARTICULARLY OF DIGITALLY PRINTING, ON SAID SHEET FIBROUS MATERIAL

Номер: US20190224987A1
Автор: Milini Luigi
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The present invention refers to a plant () for printing, particularly for digitally printing, a sheet fibrous material (T), said printing plant () comprising: a conveyor belt () configured for temporarily receiving in contact a first side (T) of the sheet fibrous material (T) and guiding this latter in the movement along an advancement direction (A); one printing station () adapted to ink-print at least part of a second side (T) of the sheet fibrous material (T), opposite to the first side (T), one treating station () of the sheet fibrous material (T) configured for placing on a side of the sheet fibrous material (T) a treatment foam comprising at least one among: an anti-migration agent, a pH control agent, a hydrotropic agent. The present invention also refers to a process of printing of sheet fibrous material. 1. A printing plant for printing a sheet fibrous material , said printing plant comprising:at least one conveyor belt exhibiting an exposed surface configured to receive the sheet fibrous material, the exposed surface defining an operative tract configured to temporarily receive in contact a first side of the sheet fibrous material and to guide the sheet fibrous material to move along an advancement direction, andat least one printing station configured to ink-print at least part of a second side of the sheet fibrous material opposite the first side, said printing station operating at the conveyor belt and being configured to print the sheet fibrous material while on the operative tract of the conveyor belt,wherein the printing plant further comprises at least one treating station configured to place on a side of the sheet fibrous material a treatment foam comprising at least one of:an anti-migration agent,a pH control agent, anda hydrotropic agent.2. The printing plant of claim 1 , wherein the treating station is configured to treat at least part of the second side of the sheet fibrous material opposite the first side claim 1 , said treating station being ...

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Номер записи: 71
16-07-2020 дата публикации

Systems And Methods Of Applying Compositions To Webs

Номер: US20200223217A1
Автор: Ashraf Arman, AVILES Misael Omar, James Martin, Ricciardi Eric Daniel, Varga Stephen Michael, Yang Hui
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A method of printing composition(s) on a web is disclosed. The method includes the steps of advancing the web and printing a plurality of composition sites on the web. The method further includes the step of forming one or more discontinuities in the web. The discontinuities correspond to the printed composition sites. 1. A method of non-contact printing composition(s) on a web , the method comprising the steps of:providing the web;forming a plurality of intermediate features in the web;non-contact printing a first composition to the web in a first plurality of composition sites, wherein each of the first plurality of compositions sites corresponds to an intermediate feature, wherein the first plurality of composition sites comprise a first portion and/or a second portion, wherein the first portion is disposed about a portion of the discontinuities and the second portion is disposed on a sidewall of the discontinuities; andmanipulating the web to form a plurality of discontinuities from the first plurality of intermediate features.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first composition is hydrophilic and wherein each of the first plurality of composition sites comprise a plurality of discrete dots claim 1 , and wherein at least a portion of the first plurality of composition sites comprise a composition gradient.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of capturing an image of a first group of the plurality of intermediate features.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the step of analyzing the image to determine a phase shift for the first group.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising the step of non-contact printing the first plurality of composition sites in accordance with the image.6. The method of claim 4 , further comprising the step of comparing the phase shift to a plurality of pre-rendered patterns which most closely corresponds to the determined phase shift.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the discontinuities comprise ...

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Номер записи: 72
16-07-2020 дата публикации

SHEET-FED PRINTING PRESS

Номер: US20200223218A1
Автор: PATZELT Bernd, SAMMECK Ralf
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A sheet-fed printing press has a feeder, a deliverer and at least one sheet guiding cylinder which is arranged between the feeder and the deliverer. The sheet-fed printing press also is a gripper system and is assigned to a digital printing device. A first sheet guiding device receives sheets from the sheet guiding cylinder. The object of the sheet-fed printing press is to provide such a sheet-fed printing press which can be used in a relatively variable manner and by way of which, in particular, a relatively great spectrum of different products can be produced. This object is accomplished by virtue of the fact that the first sheet guiding device is configured for the selective transfer of the sheet to a second sheet guiding device, which transfers the sheets to the sheet guiding cylinder, or for the transfer to the deliverer. The second sheet guiding device is configured as a turner device and can switched over between an operating mode, in which it turns the sheets, and an operating mode, in which it feeds the sheets, in a non-turned state, to the sheet guiding cylinder. 124-. (canceled)2511131114123. A sheet-fed printing press having a feeder () , a delivery () , and at least one sheet guiding cylinder () , which is located between the feeder () and the delivery () , has at least one gripper system , and is assigned a digital printing system () and a first sheet guiding system () for removing sheets from the sheet guiding cylinder () ,{'b': 12', '8', '3', '11', '8', '8', '3, 'wherein the first sheet guiding system () is configured for selectively transferring the sheets to a second sheet guiding system (), which transfers the sheets to the sheet guiding cylinder (), or for transferring said sheets to the delivery (), wherein the second sheet guiding system () is configured as a perfecting system () and can be switched between an operating mode in which it feeds the sheets in a reversed position to the sheet guiding cylinder () and an operating mode in which it ...

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Номер записи: 73
03-09-2015 дата публикации

Vacuum drum system in a printing material sheet processing machine and drying unit

Номер: US20150246525A1
Автор: Albert Maul, Michael Gieser
Принадлежит: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG

A vacuum drum system for a printing material sheet processing machine includes suction grooves for pneumatically holding a sheet of printing material and closing slides disposed in the suction grooves. A drying unit having the vacuum drum system is also provided.

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Номер записи: 74
13-11-2014 дата публикации

CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL OF UNTENSIONED PRODUCT LENGTH ON A WEB PRESS

Номер: US20140331880A1
Автор: DAWLEY Douglas Joseph, KIEFABER Drew Edwin, PERDUE Daniel Matthew
Принадлежит: Goss International Americas Inc.

A system and method is provided for closed loop control of an untensioned product length of a web moving through a printing press under tension during production. While a printing press is printing on the web, a controller receives a calculated untensioned product length L(t) of the web in the span of the printing press while the web is moving through the printing press under tension, compares L(t) to a previously stored untensioned product length setpoint L, maintains closed loop control of the untensioned product length by controlling one or more components on the printing press as a function of said comparing step, and repeats the steps receiving, comparing, maintaining and controlling over time while the printing press is printing on the web. 1. A method for providing closed loop control of an untensioned product length of a web moving through a printing press under tension during production , comprising , using a controller:while a printing press is printing on the web:{'sub': 'o', 'receiving a calculated untensioned product length L(t) of the web in the span of the printing press while the web is moving through the printing press under tension,'}{'sub': 0', 'setpoint, 'comparing L(t) to a previously stored untensioned product length setpoint L,'}maintaining closed loop control of the untensioned product length by controlling one or more components on the printing press as a function of said comparing step, andrepeating the steps receiving, comparing, maintaining and controlling over time while the printing press is printing on the web.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the printing press includes at least one printing unit having a plate cylinder claim 1 , a blanket cylinder claim 1 , and an impression cylinder claim 1 , and wherein the step of maintaining claim 1 , comprises varying an image velocity of the printing press by varying a rotational velocity of the plate and blanket cylinders.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of varying the image ...

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Номер записи: 75
01-08-2019 дата публикации

Machine arrangement with printing unit for the sequential processing of sheet-type substrates

Номер: US20190232638A1
Автор: Carsten Reinsch, Christian Ziegenbalg, Frank Schumann, Michael Koch, Ulrich Köhler, Uwe Becker
Принадлежит: Koenig and Bauer AG

A machine arrangement sequentially processes sheet-like substrates with multiple different processing stations each having a substrate-guiding unit and a substrate-processing unit. At least one of the processing stations has, as a substrate-processing unit, at least one non-impact printing device which prints on the substrate. The processing station with the at least one non-impact printing device has a printing cylinder. Each non-impact printing device is arranged at the circumference of the printing cylinder. The printing cylinder is triple-sized or quadruple-sized. A double-sized or a triple-sized transfer drum, or a corresponding feed cylinder, is arranged directly upstream of this printing cylinder. Alternatively, a double-sized or a triple-sized transfer drum, or a corresponding transfer cylinder, is arranged directly downstream of this printing cylinder.

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Номер записи: 76
30-08-2018 дата публикации

MACHINE ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR SEQUENTIAL PROCESSING OF SHEET-TYPE SUBSTRATES

Номер: US20180244038A1
Автор: Becker Uwe, Koch Michael, KÖHLER Ulrich, REINSCH Carsten, Schumann Frank, ZIEGENBALG Christian
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A machine arrangement, that sequentially processes sheet-type substrates, includes a plurality of different processing stations, one of which includes a non-impact printing device that prints the substrates. Further processing stations are a primer application device that primes the substrates and a dryer for drying the primer applied to the substrates. The primer application device and the dryer precede the non-impact printing device, in the direction of travel of the substrates. The processing station including the non-impact printing device, also includes a printing cylinder, on the circumference of which, the non-impact printing device that prints the substrates is arranged. 148-. (canceled)4906020712102071210606117061170207121061171180113140113141190282119838382848384. A machine arrangement for the sequential processing of sheet-type substrates , comprising a plurality of different processing stations , wherein one of the processing stations includes a non-impact printing unit () for printing each of the substrates , wherein a primer application unit () for priming each of the substrates and a dryer (; ) for drying the primer applied to the substrates in question are provided as additional processing stations , wherein the primer application unit () and the dryer (; ) are each arranged upstream of the non-impact printing unit () in the transport direction (T) of the substrates in question , wherein the processing station that comprises the non-impact printing unit () includes a printing cylinder () , wherein the non-impact printing unit () for printing each of the substrates is located on the periphery of the printing cylinder () , wherein the primer application unit () is situated for applying the primer to the front side of each of the substrates and wherein the dryer (; ) is situated for drying the front side of each of the primed substrates , characterized in that the non-impact printing unit () is situated for printing the front side of each of the ...

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Номер записи: 77
31-08-2017 дата публикации

MAGNETIC MEDIA HOLDER FOR PRINTER

Номер: US20170246854A1
Автор: Chwa Ling Siong, Ho Wai Kit, Lansangan Harry Nicholas Makabali
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A print media holder device has first and second grip members. Permanent magnets are attached to the first and second grip members. An electromagnet is disposed between the first and second grip members, where when the electromagnet is selectively energized the permanent magnets attached to the first and second grip members are repelled in a manner that increases the outer dimension of the print media holder device to grip a media core. 1. A print media holder device , comprising:a first grip member;at least one permanent magnet attached to the first grip member;a second grip member;at least one permanent magnet attached to the second grip member;the print media holder device having an outer dimension that is defined as a distance from an outermost portion of the first grip member to an outermost portion of the second grip member; andan electromagnet disposed between the first and second grip members, where when the electromagnet is selectively energized the permanent magnets attached to the first and second grip members are attracted in a manner that reduces the outer dimension of the print media holder device.2. The device according to claim 1 , where the first grip member terminates at an outermost point with one or more grip edges that are configured to grip the media core.3. The device according to claim 2 , where the second grip member terminates at an outermost point with one or more grip edges that are configured to grip the media core.4. The device according to claim 1 , where the electromagnet is selectively energized with a specified current to establish a specified attractive force.5. The device according to claim 1 , where the print media holder device resides within a printer.6. A print media holder device claim 1 , comprising:a first grip member having a first grip edge;a first grip member magnet attached to the first grip member;a second grip member having a second grip edge;the print media holder device having an outer dimension that is defined as a ...

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Номер записи: 78
20-11-2014 дата публикации

PRINTED MATERIAL FIXING PIECE, PRINTING DEVICE, AND PRINTING METHOD

Номер: US20140338551A1
Автор: KIM Dae Hyun, Kim Jooyeon, LEE Seung Heon, LEE Wonjoo
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The present application relates to an apparatus for fixing a printed matter including a plurality of engraved portions which may fix a plurality of printed matters, and at least one vacuum hole or vacuum passage provided at a lower portion of the engraved portion, a printing device including the apparatus for fixing a printed matter, and a printing method using the apparatus for fixing a printed matter. 1. An apparatus for fixing a printed matter comprising:a plurality of engraved portions which are capable of fixing a plurality of printed matters; andat least one vacuum hole or vacuum passage provided at a lower portion of the engraved portion.2. The apparatus for fixing a printed matter of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus for fixing a printed matter is capable of being mounted on a printed matter stage.3. The apparatus for fixing a printed matter of claim 1 , wherein four or more of the engraved portion are present.4. The apparatus for fixing a printed matter of claim 1 , wherein the engraved portion is disposed at an upper portion of the apparatus for fixing a printed matter claim 1 , and is formed such that the printed matter is arranged and installed.5. The apparatus for fixing a printed matter of claim 1 , wherein the engraved portion includes a projection or groove for fixing a printed matter at the inner side thereof.6. The apparatus for fixing a printed matter of claim 1 , wherein a depth of the engraved portion is equal to or smaller than a thickness of the printed matter.7. The apparatus for fixing a printed matter of claim 1 , wherein a depth deviation of the engraved portion is 100 μm or less.8. The apparatus for fixing a printed matter of claim 2 , wherein the printed matter stage comprises a vacuum suction portion corresponding to a vacuum hole or a vacuum passage provided at a lower portion of the engraved portion.9. The apparatus for fixing a printed matter of claim 1 , wherein the printed matter is a substrate.10. The apparatus for fixing a printed ...

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Номер записи: 79
08-09-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OVERPRINTING ON FLEXIBLE SUPPORT ON REEL WITH CAPABILITY OF RELIEF PRINTING

Номер: US20160257111A1
Автор: ARICI Gian Carlo
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A system and method for the overprint on flexible supports are described. In particular, the overprint system comprises a printing unit comprising a rotatable printing cylinder , having printing zones at the surface thereof, and first actuating means , configured to drive in a controllable manner the printing cylinder rotation. The system further comprises a first reel for unwinding a flexible support to be printed, which has preset zones to be overprinted, and a second reel for rewinding the flexible support , once it has been printed. A plurality of winding rolls arranges an unwinding path, for the flexible support , comprised between the first and the second reels, and passing through the printing unit . The system then comprises second actuation means , configured to drive in a controllable manner the flexible support advancement along the unwinding path (upstream of the printing unit in the unwinding direction), and control means , configured to control in a coordinated manner both the first actuating means and the second actuation means , so as to determine at every moment a correspondence of the preset zones to be overprinted of the flexible support with respective printing zones of the printing cylinder 1. An overprint system for overprinting on flexible supports , comprising:at least one printing unit comprising at least one rotatable printing cylinder, having printing zones at the surface thereof, said at least one printing unit further comprising first actuating means, configured to drive in a controllable manner the rotation of the printing cylinder;at least one first reel for unwinding a flexible support to be printed, wherein said flexible support has preset zones to be overprinted;at least one second reel for re-winding said flexible support, once it has been printed;a plurality of winding rolls configured to arrange an unwinding path for said flexible support, the unwinding path being comprised between said first and said second reels, and passing ...

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Номер записи: 80
06-09-2018 дата публикации

MACHINE ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF STATIONS FOR SEQUENTIAL PROCESSING OF SHEET-TYPE SUBSTRATES

Номер: US20180250927A1
Автор: Becker Uwe, Koch Michael, KÖHLER Ulrich, REINSCH Carsten, Schumann Frank, ZIEGENBALG Christian
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A machine arrangement, for sequentially processing sheet-type substrates, includes a plurality of different processing stations, one of which includes a non-impact printing device that prints the substrates. The processing station, including the non-impact printing device, also includes a printing cylinder, on the circumference of which, the non-impact printing device that prints the substrates is arranged. On the circumferential surface of the printing cylinder, four substrates are or can be placed behind each other in the circumferential direction. Each of the substrates that are to be conveyed are retained in one of a force-locking and a form-fitting manner on the circumferential surface of the printing cylinder by at least one retaining element. 137.-. (canceled)380606221171180622117118221171184322117118440622117118221171182211711843221171184422117118. A machine arrangement for the sequential processing of sheet-type substrates , comprising a plurality of different processing stations , wherein one of the processing stations includes a non-impact printing unit () that prints each of the substrates , wherein the processing station that includes the non-impact printing unit () comprises a printing cylinder (; ; ) , wherein the non-impact printing unit () is arranged on the periphery of the printing cylinder (; ; ) , wherein the printing cylinder (; ; ) is embodied as quadruple-sized , wherein a transfer drum () embodied as double-sized or triple-sized is disposed directly upstream of the printing cylinder (; ; ) or a transfer drum () embodied as triple-sized is disposed directly downstream of the printing cylinder , characterized in that four substrates that are to be printed by the non-impact printing unit () are or at least can be arranged one behind the other in the circumferential direction on the circumferential surface of the printing cylinder (; ; ) , wherein each of these substrates to be transported is held in a force-locking and/or form-fitting manner on ...

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Номер записи: 81
30-09-2021 дата публикации

PRINT SUBSTRATE ALIGNMENT

Номер: US20210300016A1
Автор: Nir Jonathan
Принадлежит: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Lateral adjustment apparatus comprises a gripper to grip a print substrate, the gripper being mounted on a rotor rotatable about a lateral axis, and a lateral adjustment motor to drive movement of the gripper laterally along the rotor to adjust a lateral position of the print substrate. The lateral adjustment motor is mounted on the rotor. 1. Lateral adjustment apparatus comprising:a gripper to grip a print substrate, the gripper being mounted on a rotor rotatable about a lateral axis; anda lateral adjustment motor to drive movement of the gripper laterally along the rotor to adjust a lateral position of the print substrate;wherein the lateral adjustment motor is mounted on the rotor.2. Lateral adjustment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the lateral adjustment motor is electrically connected to a power supply by way of a slip ring.3. Lateral adjustment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the lateral adjustment motor is within a lateral extent of the gripper.4. Lateral adjustment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the lateral adjustment motor is located in the same region of a housing as the gripper.5. Lateral adjustment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the lateral adjustment motor is mounted on the rotor so as to rotate together with the rotor.6. Lateral adjustment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the gripper is mounted on the rotor by way of being movably mounted on a rail and the lateral adjustment motor is to drive movement of the gripper laterally along the rail.7. Lateral adjustment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the lateral adjustment motor is operatively coupled to the gripper by way of a ball screw.8. Lateral adjustment apparatus according to further comprising a rotor motor to drive rotation of the rotor and/or a gripper motor to drive actuation of the gripper claim 1 , the gripper motor being mounted on the rotor.9. A printing device comprising lateral adjustment apparatus claim 1 , the lateral adjustment ...

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Номер записи: 82
24-09-2015 дата публикации

ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR CREATING CUSTOM STRUCTURES FROM PRINTABLE BLANK SHEETS

Номер: US20150266261A1
Автор: Carroll Benjamin Todd
Принадлежит: Blank Acquisition LLC

A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with a top substrate and a bottom layer, a dry lift adhesive connecting the top substrate to the bottom layer, cut lines in the sheet that extend through the top substrate and the dry lift adhesive but not through the bottom layer, and an object with an intricate shape cut into the top substrate with a periphery of the object defined by the cut lines. The object can be removed from the sheet by separating the object and the bottom layer along the dry lift adhesive. 1. A printable blank sheet comprising:a sheet with a top substrate and a bottom layer;a dry lift adhesive connecting the top substrate to the bottom layer;cut lines in the sheet that extend through the top substrate and the dry lift adhesive but not through the bottom layer;an object with an intricate shape cut into the top substrate with an entire periphery of the object defined by the cut lines, wherein the object can be removed from the sheet by separating the object and the bottom layer along the dry lift adhesive; andan excess sheet area of the top substrate that surrounds the object and remains attached to the bottom layer of the sheet after removal of the object from the sheet.2. The printable blank sheet of claim 1 , wherein the dry lift adhesive is applied in a pattern.3. The printable blank sheet of claim 2 , wherein the pattern is a voided pattern with areas covered with dry lift adhesive and areas that are open space.4. The printable blank sheet of claim 3 , wherein the top substrate can be separated from the bottom layer in the areas of open space in the pattern.5. The printable blank sheet of claim 1 , wherein the bottom layer of the sheet is a film layer.6. The printable blank sheet of claim 1 , wherein the top substrate further comprises:a sheet layer that is capable of being printed on;a film layer; anda pressure sensitive adhesive that connects a bottom face of the sheet layer to a top face of the film layer.7. The printable blank sheet of claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 83
07-10-2021 дата публикации

PRINTING PRESS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING PRINTED PRODUCTS

Номер: US20210309005A1
Автор: Endres Helmut, KOHRMANN Manfred, RAUHOFER Roman, Siemer Axel
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A printing press has at least one printing unit that comprises one or more printing couples, by the use of which printing press, sheet- format substrate can be printed on at least one side in at least one printing nip. The printing press has at least one product receiving unit, in which the printed sheet- format substrate can be collected to form bundles of products or intermediate products. A rotatable cooling cylinder, for guiding or conveying the sheet- format substrate, is located upstream of the product receiving unit in the substrate path. At least one first electrode is arranged on, and is directed towards the substrate path section that runs over a circumferential section of the cooling cylinder. When an electric voltage is applied to the substrate path, substrate being guided along the substrate path past the electrode is or can be electrostatically charged. 121-. (canceled)2201041112020502360205041112374136023741. A printing press () having at least one printing unit () that comprises one or more printing couples (; ) , by means of which sheet-format substrate () can be printed on at least one side in at least one printing nip , and having at least one product receiving unit () , in which the printed sheet-format substrate () can be collected to form bundles of products or intermediate products , wherein in the substrate path , a rotatable cooling cylinder () for guiding and/or conveying the sheet-format substrate () is located upstream of the product receiving unit () and downstream of the at least one printing unit () comprising one or more printing couples (; ) , characterized in that at least a first electrode (; ) is arranged on and directed toward the substrate path section that runs over a circumferential section of the cooling cylinder () , so that when an electric voltage is applied to the substrate path , substrate () being guided along the substrate path past the electrode (; ) is or can be electrostatically charged.23376019263636. The printing ...

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Номер записи: 84
07-10-2021 дата публикации

SHEET PROCESSING MACHINE WITH SHAPING DEVICE AND UPPER SUCTION TRANSPORT MEANS

Номер: US20210309007A1
Автор: DEPPISCH Bastian, DONNERT Michael, HÄCKER Christoph
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A sheet processing machine has at least one shaping device and at least one sheet delivery unit, arranged downstream of the at least one shaping device along a transport path provided for a transport of sheets. The at least one shaping device has at least one shaping point which is formed by at least one forme cylinder, on one hand, and at least one impression cylinder, on the other hand. At least one separation device, for removing scrap pieces from sheets, is arranged downstream of the at least one shaping point along the transport path provided for the transport of sheets. The at least one separation device has at least one separation transport device. At least one transport device, configured as a selective transport device, is arranged following the at least one separation transport device along the transport path provided for the transport of sheets. The transport device is configured as at least one upper suction transport device for a hanging transport of sheets. 121-. (canceled)220190010009000290090990190290390302909029039040790609906904020790602070709906024810004902079030702. A sheet processing machine () having at least one shaping device () and at least one sheet delivery unit () , arranged downstream of the at least one shaping device () along a transport path provided for a transport of sheets () , wherein the at least one shaping device () has at least one shaping point () , which is formed by at least one forme cylinder () , on one hand , and at least one impression cylinder () , on the other hand , and wherein at least one separation device () , configured as at least one jogging device () , for removing scrap pieces from sheets () is arranged downstream of the at least one shaping point () along the transport path provided for the transport of sheets () , and wherein said at least one separation device () has at least one separation transport means () , and wherein at least one transport means (; ) configured as a selective transport means (; ) is ...

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Номер записи: 85
13-09-2018 дата публикации

WEB DISPLACER METHOD FOR A PRINTING UNIT

Номер: US20180257367A1
Автор: Caron Glen Roger, Gentle Brian Joseph
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A printing press is provided which includes a printing unit for printing on a web. The printing unit includes a plate cylinder, a blanket cylinder, and an impression cylinder. The press further includes a web displacement bar movable between a first position in which the web displacement bar is spaced apart from a web passing between the blanket cylinder and the impression cylinder, and a second position in which the web displacement bar holds the web in contact with the impression cylinder and spaced apart from the blanket cylinder. A method of operating the press is also provided. 1. A method of operating a printing press including a printing unit including a plate cylinder , a blanket cylinder , and an impression cylinder , and a web displacement bar , the method comprising:passing a web through a nip formed between the blanket cylinder and the impression cylinder, wherein the web is partially wrapped around the blanket cylinder, and wherein the web is not in contact with the web displacement bar;separating the blanket cylinder and the impression cylinder, wherein the web remains in contact with the blanket cylinder and is spaced apart from the impression cylinder;moving the web displacement bar downward and into contact with the web to move the web out of contact with the blanket cylinder and into contact with the impression cylinder.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the printing press further includes a pneumatic cylinder coupled to the web displacement bar claim 1 , and wherein the step of moving the displacement bar downward further includes retracting a piston rod of the pneumatic cylinder to move the displacement bar downward.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the web displacement bar comprises an elongated rod that extends substantially across a length of the blanket cylinder.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the web displacement bar comprises an elongated roller that extends substantially across a length of the blanket cylinder.5. The method of claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 86
22-09-2016 дата публикации

Printing apparatus and sheet discharge method therefor

Номер: US20160271932A1
Автор: Tsutomu Tanaka
Принадлежит: Brother Industries Ltd

A controller of a printing apparatus is configured to determine whether there is a stack-full tray, restrict discharging of the printing sheet to the stack-full tray and reduce the number of copies made in the sort printing process, store the page number of the page currently printed in association with a stack-full tray, obtain image data corresponding to the page associated with the stack-full tray onwards when it is determined that the full stack status of the stack-full trays is released, and the obtained print images with making the tray of which status is changed from the full status to the non-full status.

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Номер записи: 87
21-09-2017 дата публикации

CIRCULATING FEEDING PRINTER COMBINING SCREEN PRINTING AND DIGITAL INK JETTING

Номер: US20170266950A1
Автор: HE Tao
Принадлежит: TAOTECH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

The invention discloses circulating feeding printer combining screen printing and digital ink jetting, comprising: a rack, the rack includes an upper rack layer and a lower rack layer, the two layers are respectively provided with a transmission platen capable of moving relative to the rack, each transmission platen is provided with a movable printing platen bearing a print medium capable of sliding relative to the transmission platen, a locking device locking the movable printing platen and the transmission platen is arranged between them, platen transfer devices capable of transferring the movable printing platen onto the transmission platen at the different layer are disposed on the rack, separately located at two sides of the transmission platens, the rack is further provided with a screen printer and an inkjet printer used for printing separately. The present invention prints high quality products, occupies small area, has high production efficiency and automation grade.

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Номер записи: 88
20-09-2018 дата публикации

MAGNETIC MEDIA HOLDER FOR PRINTER

Номер: US20180264802A1
Автор: Chwa Ling Siong, Ho Wai Kit, Lansangan Harry Nicholas Makabali
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A print media holder device has first and second grip members. Permanent magnets are attached to the first and second grip members. An electromagnet is disposed between the first and second grip members, where when the electromagnet is selectively energized the permanent magnets attached to the first and second grip members are repelled in a manner that increases the outer dimension of the print media holder device to grip a media core. 1. A print media holder device , comprising:a first grip member;at least one permanent magnet attached to the first grip member;a second grip member; andan electromagnet disposed between the first and second grip members, wherein, when the electromagnet is selectively energized, the permanent magnet attached to the first grip member is attracted or repelled in a manner that reduces or increase an outer dimension of the print media holder device.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the first grip member terminates at an outermost point with one or more grip edges that are configured to grip the media core.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the second grip member terminates at an outermost point with one or more grip edges that are configured to grip the media core.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the electromagnet is selectively energized with a specified current to establish a specified attractive force.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the print media holder device resides within a printer.6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the print media holder device having an outer dimension that is defined as a distance from an outermost portion of the first grip member to an outermost portion of the second grip member.7. A print media holder device claim 1 , comprising:a first grip member having a first grip edge;a first grip member magnet attached to the first grip member;a second grip member having a second grip edge; anda second magnet disposed between the first and second grip edges; ...

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Номер записи: 89
28-09-2017 дата публикации

Winding Device for Winding a Substantially Insulating Web Material

Номер: US20170275115A1
Автор: Dettke Christa, Dettke Christoph, Dettke Hubertus
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A winding device for a substantially electrically insulating web material having a winding roller on which the web material can be wound, characterized in that an apparatus exists for transferring an electric charge to the web material on the winding roller, and/or when deflecting to the winding roller, and the apparatus for transferring an electric charge is connected to at least one electrical high-voltage source with a positive or negative polarity. 1. A winding device for a substantially electrically insulating web material having a winding roller on which the web material can be wound , characterized in that an apparatus exists for transferring an electric charge to the web material on the winding roller , and/or when deflecting to the winding roller , and the apparatus for transferring an electric charge is connected to at least one electrical high-voltage source with a positive or negative polarity.2. The winding device according to that has an impression roller which lies against the web material on the circumference of the winding roller in order to roll against it in the direction opposite that of the winding roller claim 1 , wherein the impression roller has an electrically (semi-) conductive layer on the circumference claim 1 , an apparatus exists for transferring an electric charge to the electrically (semi-) conductive layer of the impression roller claim 1 , and the apparatus for transferring an electric charge to the (semi-) conductive layer is connected to the electrical high-voltage source.3. The winding device according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus for transferring an electric charge to the web material is a charging electrode that is connected to the electrical high-voltage source.4. The winding device according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus for transferring an electric charge to the web material is at least one brush claim 1 , one flexible tab consisting of electrically conductive material or another direct charging apparatus that is ...

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Номер записи: 90
29-08-2019 дата публикации

PRINTING SHEET BRAKE

Номер: US20190263618A1
Автор: Luescher Roger, TROXLER Christian
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A device for decelerating a transported and flat shaped product includes a brake operable by an air jet supplied by an air jet nozzle. The air jet nozzle is configured to impinge the air jet on a braking force implementing body to exert a braking force on the flat shaped product. The braking force implementing body includes: at least one first element, which has a physical structure for a return-flow of the air jet supplied by the air jet nozzle, and at least one second element, which for the braking force implementation is in an operative connection with the first element. The second element is configured to implement an impulse force caused by the air jet from the air jet nozzle. The impulse force results as the braking force onto the flat shaped product. 1. A device for decelerating a transported and flat shaped product , the device comprising:a brake operable by an air jet supplied by an air jet nozzle, the air jet nozzle configured to impinge the air jet on a braking force implementing body to exert a braking force on the flat shaped product, at least one first element, which comprises a physical structure for a return-flow of the air jet supplied by the air jet nozzle, and', 'at least one second element, which for the braking force implementation is in an operative connection with the first element, the second element configured to implement an impulse force caused by the air jet from the air jet nozzle, the impulse force resulting as the braking force onto the flat shaped product., 'wherein the braking force implementing body comprises2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the flat shaped product is a printing product.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the brake is a printing sheet brake.4. The device according to claim 2 ,wherein the printing product is a printing sheet, andwherein the device comprises two braking force implementing bodies which comprise the braking force implementing body, the two braking force implementing bodies configured ...

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Номер записи: 91
20-08-2020 дата публикации

MACHINE ARRANGEMENT FOR SEQUENTIAL PROCESSING OF SHEET-TYPE SUBSTRATES

Номер: US20200262195A1
Автор: Becker Uwe, Koch Michael, KÖHLER Ulrich, REINSCH Carsten, Schumann Frank, ZIEGENBALG Christian
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A machine arrangement, for sequentially processing sheet-type substrates, includes a plurality of different processing stations, one of which includes a non-impact printing device that prints the substrates. The processing station, including the non-impact printing device, also includes a printing cylinder, on the circumference of which, the non-impact printing device that prints the substrates is arranged. On the circumferential surface of the printing cylinder, four substrates are or can be placed behind each other in the circumferential direction. Each of the substrates that are to be conveyed are retained in one of a force-locking and a form-fitting manner on the circumferential surface of the printing cylinder by at least one retaining element. 106062211706221172211722117. A machine arrangement for the sequential processing of sheet-format substrates , comprising a plurality of different processing stations , wherein one of the processing stations includes a non-impact printing unit () for printing each of the substrates , wherein the processing station that includes the non-impact printing unit () comprises a printing cylinder (; ) , wherein the non-impact printing unit () for printing each of the substrates is arranged on the periphery of the printing cylinder (; ) , wherein three or four substrates are arranged or at least can be arranged one behind the other in the circumferential direction on the circumferential surface of the printing cylinder (; ) , wherein each of the substrates to be transported is held in a force-locking and/or form-fitting manner on the circumferential surface of the printing cylinder (; ) , in each case by means of at least one retaining element.22211722117. The machine arrangement according to claim 1 , characterized in that the positioning of a substrate on the circumferential surface of the printing cylinder (; ) is supported by blower air directed onto the circumferential surface of the printing cylinder (; ) in question.306127. ...

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Номер записи: 92
05-09-2019 дата публикации

GRIPPER CARRIAGE. SHEET-PROCESSING MACHINE COMPRISING A GRIPPER CARRIAGE AND A RADIATION DRYER, AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING SHEETS

Номер: US20190270301A1
Автор: WALTER Maik
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A gripper carriage transports a sheet in a sheet transport direction along a sheet transport path. The gripper carriage has a wall and a reflector. The reflector is associated with a flank of the wall which is trailing, in relation to the sheet transport direction. 150-. (canceled)5122292324252319202727072029272425. A gripper carriage for transporting a sheet () in the sheet transport direction () along a sheet transport path () , wherein at least one radiation dryer ( , ) is arranged along the sheet transport path () , wherein the gripper carriage () has a wall () and a reflector () , characterized in that the reflector () is assigned to a flank () of the wall () which is trailing with respect to the sheet transport direction () , and in that the reflector () has a reflectivity of at least 40% for the radiation of the radiation dryer ( , ).522727127227327427529. The gripper carriage according to claim 51 , characterized in that the reflector () comprises at least two or precisely two claim 51 , three claim 51 , four claim 51 , five or more reflector elements (. claim 51 , . claim 51 , . claim 51 , . claim 51 , .) spaced apart from one another transversely to the sheet transport direction ().5327271272273274275302712722732742752935. The gripper carriage according to claim 51 , characterized in that the reflector () comprises reflector elements (. claim 51 , . claim 51 , . claim 51 , . claim 51 , .) spaced apart from one another claim 51 , wherein abutting edges () of the reflector elements (. claim 51 , . claim 51 , . claim 51 , . claim 51 , .) deviate transversely to the sheet transport direction () from the normal of a plane spanned by a gripper pad surface ().54272712722732742752034. The gripper carriage according to claim 51 , characterized in that the reflector () or a reflector element (. claim 51 , . claim 51 , . claim 51 , . claim 51 , .) is assigned to the wall () via a spacing means () or a damping means.5527271272273274275202720. The gripper carriage ...

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Номер записи: 93
09-12-2021 дата публикации

VACUUM TABLES

Номер: US20210379736A1
Автор: Hartstein Yonni, Yahav Yaron
Принадлежит: HP INDIGO B.V.

There is disclosed a vacuum table comprising a vacuum plate separating a first vacuum chamber from a substrate zone for receiving a substrate The vacuum plate has a plurality of suction holes for conveying a gas flow from the substrate zone to the first vacuum chamber There is an evacuation port in communication with a second vacuum chamber to evacuate gas from the substrate zone when a substrate is received over the suction holes of the vacuum plate and a vacuum port for discharging gas received in the second vacuum chamber to a vacuum source The first vacuum chamber and the second vacuum chamber are in fluid communication via a valve so that gas flows from the first vacuum chamber to the vacuum port via the second vacuum chamber The valve is controllable to vary a gas flow rate through the vacuum plate and thereby vary a retaining force on a substrate received thereon. 1. A vacuum table comprising;a vacuum plate separating a first vacuum chamber from a substrate zone for receiving a substrate, the vacuum plate having a plurality of suction holes for conveying a gas flow from the substrate zone to the first vacuum chamber;an evacuation port located at a side of the substrate zone to evacuate gas from above the vacuum plate into a second vacuum chamber;a vacuum source connected to evacuate both the first and second vacuum chambers;a valve between the first vacuum chamber and the vacuum source to vary a first gas flow rate from the first vacuum chamber from a second gas flow rate from the second vacuum chamber.2. The vacuum table of claim 1 , further comprising a controller to operate the valve to selectively vary the first gas flow rate from the first vacuum chamber.3. The vacuum table of claim 2 , wherein the controller is to vary the first gas flow rate from the first vacuum chamber based on a type of substrate to be received in the substrate zone.4. The vacuum table of claim 3 , wherein the controller is to determine a substrate type of the substrate to be ...

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Номер записи: 94
27-08-2020 дата публикации

SHEET GRIPPING MECHANISM AND PRINTER

Номер: US20200269563A1
Автор: Sanada Tsuyoshi, THAM Jun Yan
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A sheet gripping mechanism includes a first sheet guide including a guide surface facing a sheet conveyance path along which a sheet is to be conveyed and a second sheet guide which faces the first sheet guide across the sheet conveyance path. The second sheet guide includes a protuberance extending toward the first sheet guide, to locations beyond the guide surface formed by the first sheet guide. When a sheet is located between the first sheet guide and the protuberance of the second sheet guide, the protuberance extends at least a portion of the sheet toward the first sheet guide to bring a part of a surface of the sheet into contact with the first sheet guide. 1. A printer comprising:a sheet conveyer;a print head configured to perform printing on a sheet conveyed by the sheet conveyer;a sheet cutter provided downstream with respect to the printing unit in a sheet conveyance direction;a sheet discharge port;a sheet gripping mechanism provided between the sheet cutter and the sheet discharge port in the sheet conveyance direction; anda controller configured to control the sheet conveyer to convey the sheet to a predetermined position through the sheet gripping mechanism such that a leading end of the sheet in the sheet conveyance direction is out of the sheet discharge port, and control the sheet cutter to cut off a part of the sheet that has been conveyed to the predetermined position, wherein the sheet gripping mechanism is configured to hold the cut-off part of the sheet in a state in which a leading end of the cut-off part is out of the sheet discharge port,the sheet gripping mechanism includes a first sheet guide surface and a second sheet guide surface that face each other across a sheet conveyance path, andthe first sheet guide surface has at least a protrusion extending beyond the second sheet guide surface.2. The printer according to claim 1 , wherein the first sheet guide surface and the second sheet guide surface are not in contact with each other ...

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Номер записи: 95
12-09-2019 дата публикации

CARD/CARRIER COMBINATION DIVERTER AND/OR SORTER SYSTEMS

Номер: US20190275563A1
Автор: Fischer Roger, Semeniuk Maksim
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A card/carrier combination sorter system is described that is configured for use with a card/carrier combination production system. The sorter system includes an input that is in communication with an output of the production system so as to receive a plurality of card/carrier combinations one-by-one from the production system. The sorter system is configured to sort the plurality of card/carrier combinations into one or more bins of the sorter system. In some embodiments, a card/carrier combination is not diverted and is instead output through an output of the sorter system to an inserter system for insertion into an envelope and subsequent mailing. 1. A method comprising:receiving a plurality of card/carrier combinations one-by-one through an input of a card/carrier combination sorter system; andusing the card/carrier combination sorter system to sort selected ones of the plurality of card/carrier combinations into a bin of the card/carrier combination sorter system, the bin is configured to receive the selected ones of the card/carrier combinations.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising using the card/carrier combination sorter system to sort selected ones of the plurality of card/carrier combinations into a plurality of bins claim 1 , each of the bins is configured to receive the selected ones of the card/carrier combinations.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transporting additional ones of the plurality of card/carrier combinations one-by-one to an output of the card/carrier combination sorter system and outputting the additional card/carrier combinations one-by-one through the output.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the card/carrier combination sorter system includes a diverting mechanism that includes the input through which the card/carrier combinations are received one-by-one claim 1 , the diverting mechanism having a first output that can be connected to an inserter system and a second output that can be connected to a sorter mechanism ...

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Номер записи: 96
26-09-2019 дата публикации

Processing machine having a plurality of processing stations for the processing of articles

Номер: US20190291405A1
Автор: Gerald Jeretzky, Volker Steffen
Принадлежит: KBA Kammann GmbH

A processing machine is configured, in particular, as a printing machine and has a plurality of processing stations for the processing of typically hollow bodies. The processing stations for the processing of the bodies are arranged in an operating chamber each at different positions, in a state in which they are lined up in a row in the direction of transport of the bodies which are to be processed. The processing stations are arranged in the same horizontal plane in the operating chamber. A body which is to be processed, or which has been processed, is transported from one processing station to the next processing station beneath that horizontal plane in which the individual processing stations are arranged. A plurality of simultaneously operated, or simultaneously operable, handling devices are provided in the operating chamber. Each handling device is provided for transporting at least one body which is to be processed, or which has been processed. At least two of the handling devices, which are arranged in the same operating chamber and are simultaneously operated, or are at least simultaneously operable, are arranged in different horizontal planes arranged vertically one above the other and are each moved, or at least are capable of being moved, horizontally in the respective plane.

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Номер записи: 97
17-09-2020 дата публикации

SUBSTRATE-FEEDING DEVICE AND A SHEET-PROCESSING MACHINE

Номер: US20200290830A1
Автор: BÄR Bernhard, SOLLER Alexander
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A substrate-feeding device has at least two acceleration devices, which are arranged one beside the other, beneath a storage region, and having a framework and a lifting frame, which lifting frame can be moved relative to the framework. The at least two acceleration devices are arranged for movement jointly with one another, and with the lifting frame. Each of the acceleration devices has at least one body of rotation, which is driven via a common shaft which has at least two shaft portions arranged one behind the other. Directly adjacent shaft portions are arranged in a state in which they are connected in each case, via a coupling. There are subassemblies provided which each have a deflecting device, a shaft portion and at least one transporting belt and which are each one of fastened on the lifting frame, and are arranged for movement jointly with the lifting frame and are connected to one another by virtue of their shaft portions being connected via couplings to form the common shaft. The invention also relates to a sheet-processing machine.

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Номер записи: 98
26-10-2017 дата публикации

LATERAL POSITIONING DEVICE FOR A SHEET ELEMENT

Номер: US20170305695A1
Автор: COLLOMB Pierre-Frédéric, Du Yang, GUILLAUME-GENTIL David, HERMANN Daniel
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A lateral positioning device () for a sheet element () in a sheet element processing machine; a detector lever () articulated relative to a horizontal axis, which performs a descending movement from a high position to a low position; a first end () of the detector lever () contacts, in a low position of the lever, with an upper face of the sheet element. A second end () of the detector lever () is fitted with a target () that cooperates with a position detector () to generate a signal dependent on the thickness of the sheet element ( ) and the number of sheet elements () present at the level of the first end () of the detector lever (). 1. A lateral positioning device for positioning a sheet element in a sheet element processing machine , the device comprising:a detector lever articulated relative to a horizontal axis and configured to perform a descending movement from a high position to a low position;a first end of the detector lever configured and operable to be articulated, in the low position, to contact an upper face of the sheet element; anda second end of the detector lever being fitted with a target located and configured for cooperating with a position detector to generate such that the detector generates a signal dependent on and corresponding to the thickness of the sheet element and to the quantity of sheet elements present at the level of the first end of the detector lever in the low position.2. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a braking system configured and operable to slow the descending movement of the detector lever.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the braking system comprises a Foucault brake.4. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a shaft at the horizontal axis around which the detector lever is rotatably mounted, return means at the shaft and configured to exert a force for generating the descending movement of the detector lever.5. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising the second ...

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Номер записи: 99
10-11-2016 дата публикации

Sheet-transporting drum and printing machine having the sheet-transporting drum

Номер: US20160325953A1
Автор: Albert Maul, Alexander Knabe, Arno Juenger, Daniel Conzelmann, Juergen Rothaug, Kai Oskar Mueller, Raimund Schroeder, Sven Goll, Thomas Schmidt, Wolfgang Dolz
Принадлежит: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG

A sheet-transporting drum includes sheet-supporting areas each being formed of a first comb segment and a second comb segment having segment teeth. At least one of the comb segments is rotatable for adaptation to a sheet format. A mechanical leading-edge gripper is provided on the first comb segment and a pneumatic trailing-edge gripper is provided on the second comb segment. A mechanical trailing-edge gripper is additionally disposed on the second comb segment and is deactivatable in particular by format adjustments. This advantageously allows either the trailing edge of a sheet to be securely held down mechanically or a full-bleed print to be applied to the sheet when the trailing edge of the sheet is held down pneumatically. A sheet-fed printing machine is also provided.

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Номер записи: 100